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vernier

Syllabification: (ver·nier)

Pronunciation: /ˈvərnēər/

Definition of vernier

noun

a small movable graduated scale for obtaining fractional parts of subdivisions on a fixed main scale of a barometer, sextant, or other measuring instrument.