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goniometer

Pronunciation: /ˌɡoʊ.niˈɔ.mə.tɚ/

The English word “goniometer” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in orthopedics and physical therapy.
  2. A device used to measure the angles of crystals.
  3. An arthrometer (device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint).
  4. A radio direction finder.

Etymology

From gonio- + -meter.

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