METER,METR-measure Flashcards

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Geometry

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Earth measuring; originally the system of measuring distances on earth did the use of angles;now a branch of mathematics that deals with points lines planes and solids

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Kilometer

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1000 meters;approximately 0.62 mile

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Metric system

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A decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter as a unit length and the kilogram as a unit mass

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Metronome

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A clock like instrument for measuring the exact time in music by a regularly repeated tick

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5
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Odometer

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A road measure; an instrument for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle

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Parameter

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A fixed limit or boundary

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7
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Pendometer

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An instrument that measures the distance walked by recording the number of steps taken

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Perimeter

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The boundary around an area

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9
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Symmetrical

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Measure together;having both sides exactly like

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Tachometer

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An instrument used to measure the speed of a revolving shaft and revolutions per minute

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Trigonometry

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The branch of mathematics that deals with that relations between the sides and angles of triangles in the calculations based on these

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Barometer

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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure and hence for assisting in predicting probable weather changes

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