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English
Etymology
From gonio- + -meter.
Pronunciation
Noun
goniometer (plural goniometers)
- A device used to measure angles.
- Hyponym: protractor
- A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in orthopedics and physical therapy.
- A device used to measure the angles of crystals.
- (medicine) An arthrometer (device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint).
- A radio direction finder.
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