accelerometer

American  

[ak-sel-uh-rom-i-ter] / ækˌsɛl əˈrɒm ɪ tər /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring acceleration, as of aircraft or guided missiles.

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accelerometer British  

/ ækˌsɛləˈrɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring acceleration, esp of an aircraft or rocket

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Etymology

Origin of accelerometer

First recorded in 1900–05; acceler(ation) + -o- + -meter

Example Sentences

The smart brick contains an accelerometer, a mini speaker and sensors for light, sound and the NFC chips embedded in compatible Smart Play tags and minifigures.

From The Wall Street Journal

The units were tested against a high-end inertial navigation system—which estimates position by using gyroscopes and accelerometers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 33,560 who made the final cut wore an accelerometer for about seven days to establish how much they typically walk.

From The Wall Street Journal

Raichlen also pointed out that the effectiveness of a given step count may differ by age and that most existing studies rely on wrist-worn accelerometers, which can vary in precision.

From Los Angeles Times

Their physical activity was measured using accelerometers they wore on their wrists; the researchers tested cognitive functions using online and paper-based tests.

From Los Angeles Times