ta·chom·e·ter (t -k m  -t r, t-)n. An instrument used to measure the rotations per minute of a rotating shaft. [Greek takhos, speed + -meter.] tach  o·metric (tk-m trk) adj.ta·chom e·try n. |
tachometer [tæˈkɒmɪtə]
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) any device for measuring speed, esp the rate of revolution of a shaft. Tachometers (rev counters) are often fitted to cars to indicate the number of revolutions per minute of the engine
tachometric [ˌtækəˈmɛtrɪk], tachometrical adj
tachometrically adv
tachometry n
tachometer
an instrument for measuring revolutions per minute, especially of an internal combustion engine.
See also: Instruments
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| Noun | 1. |  tachometer - measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotationmeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something tachograph - a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle |
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