noun
- instruments used to measure angles, especially in crystallography, surveying, or medical applications
Usage: technical; plural form of goniometer
Examples
- The crystallographers used goniometers to determine the precise angles between crystal faces.
- Physical therapists rely on goniometers to measure joint range of motion in patients.
- The surveying team carried several goniometers to measure angles in the field.
- Modern digital goniometers provide more accurate readings than traditional mechanical ones.
- The geology students learned to use goniometers to analyze mineral specimens.
- Medical goniometers help assess flexibility and joint function during rehabilitation.