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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tachometer

/tækəmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does tachometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure the speed of an object, typically in revolutions per minute, and often used in vehicles and machinery. A tachometer may also refer to a device used to measure the rotational speed of a shaft or other rotating part.

Example

"The car's tachometer needle was spinning wildly as the driver pushed the engine to its limits."

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