accelerometer

noun

ac·​cel·​er·​om·​e·​ter ik-ˌse-lə-ˈrä-mə-tər 

ak-

: an instrument for measuring acceleration or for detecting and measuring vibrations

Examples of accelerometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This feature utilizes the gyroscope and accelerometer to recognize sudden jerks or jolts followed by rapid acceleration. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024

Galaxy Ring Sensors and Features The Galaxy Ring has an accelerometer, a Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to detect blood circulation and oxygenation, and a skin temperature sensor. —PCMAG, 10 July 2024

Subjects in Sundberg’s study wore an accelerometer to measure their daily step count as a rough estimate of their physical activity levels. —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024

To detect this condition, the Series 10 uses an accelerometer to measure breathing disturbances that occur overnight. —Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French accéléromètre, from accélérer "to accelerate" (borrowed from Latin accelerāre) + -o- -o- + -mètre -meter

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

accelerometer

noun

ac·​cel·​er·​om·​e·​ter ik-ˌsel-ə-ˈräm-ət-ər 

ak-

: an instrument for measuring acceleration or for detecting and measuring vibrations

Medical Definition

accelerometer

noun

ac·​cel·​er·​om·​e·​ter ik-ˌsel-ə-ˈräm-ət-ər, ak- 

: an instrument for measuring acceleration or for detecting and measuring vibrations