tachometer

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument that measures engine speed, typically in revolutions per minute (rpm).

  - "The tachometer in my car shows that the engine is running at 3500 rpm."
  - "The tachometer is an essential gauge for racecar drivers."

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Synonyms

rev counter

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Variants

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tachometer , tachometers

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tachos' meaning 'speed' and the suffix 'meter' meaning 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The first automotive tachometer was developed in 1912 by Charles Kettering.

2. The highest recorded engine speed in a production car is 12,800 rpm, achieved by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

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Related Concepts

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1. speedometer: A related concept is the speedometer, which measures vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

2. RPM: RPM, or revolutions per minute, is a unit of measurement for the speed of a rotating mechanical part, such as an engine.

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Culture

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The tachometer has been a popular gauge in automobiles since the early 20th century. It is often displayed prominently on the dashboard for the driver to monitor engine performance. In racing, the tachometer is an essential tool for drivers to optimize engine revolutions and maintain maximum power.

How to Memorize "tachometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car dashboard with a tachometer displaying a needle moving up and down.
   - Visualize the needle pointing to different numbers, representing different engine speeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tachometer' with the concept of engine speed.
   - Think of a car racing scene and the importance of monitoring engine speed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Tachometer' stands for 'Take A Close Observation of Machines' Engine RPM'.

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