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91slide rule — a device for performing mathematical calculations, consisting essentially of a ruler having a sliding piece moving along it, both marked with graduated, usually logarithmic, scales: now largely replaced by the electronic calculator. [1655 65 for… …
92acting — /ak ting/, adj. 1. serving temporarily, esp. as a substitute during another s absence; not permanent; temporary: the acting mayor. 2. designed, adapted, or suitable for stage performance. 3. provided with detailed stage directions for the… …
93vernier — ver·ni·er || vÉœrnɪə(r) / vÉœË n. Vernier scale, short graduated scale that measures fractions of divisions on fixed scale; device that provides a tool with a higher level of accuracy (Machinery) …
94verniers — ver·ni·er || vÉœrnɪə(r) / vÉœË n. Vernier scale, short graduated scale that measures fractions of divisions on fixed scale; device that provides a tool with a higher level of accuracy (Machinery) …
95ver|ni|er — «VUR nee uhr, nihr», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a small movable scale for measuring a fractional part of one of the divisions of the fixed scale of astronomical, surveying, or other mathematical instruments to which it is attached; vernier scale. 2 …
96scaledown — /skayl down /, n. a reduction in size, quantity, or activity according to a fixed scale or proportion: a scaledown of military expenditures. Also called scaleback /skayl bak /. [1930 35; n. use of v. phrase scale down] * * * …
97scaleup — /skayl up /, n. an increase in size, quantity, or activity according to a fixed scale or proportion: a scaleup of an engineering design; a scaleup program of energy conservation. [1940 45; n. use of v. phrase scale up] * * * …
98criminology, classical — Originating in eighteenth century philosophy, classicism views both criminality and the administration of criminal justice as premised upon principles of rationality, choice, responsibility, and the deterrent power of punishment. It is usually… …
99increment — [ ɪŋkrɪm(ə)nt] noun 1》 an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale. ↘a regular increase in salary on such a scale. 2》 Mathematics a small positive or negative change in a variable quantity or function. Derivatives… …
100scaledown — /skayl down /, n. a reduction in size, quantity, or activity according to a fixed scale or proportion: a scaledown of military expenditures. Also called scaleback /skayl bak /. [1930 35; n. use of v. phrase scale down] …
