dynamometer

American

[dahy-nuh-mom-i-ter] / ˌdaɪ nəˈmɒm ɪ tər /

noun

a device for measuring mechanical force, as a balance.
a device for measuring mechanical power, especially one that measures the output or driving torque of a rotating machine.

dynamometer British

/ ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə /

noun

any of a number of instruments for measuring power or force

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Etymology

Origin of dynamometer

First recorded in 1800–10; dynamo- + -meter

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