noun
- an instrument that measures small changes in the tilt or inclination of the ground or a structure
Usage: scientific; geological
Examples
- Scientists installed a tiltmeter near the volcano to monitor ground movement.
- The tiltmeter detected a slight shift in the building’s foundation.
- Researchers use tiltmeters to study earthquake activity and crustal deformation.
- The sensitive tiltmeter can measure changes as small as one millionth of a degree.
- Engineers placed tiltmeters around the dam to ensure structural stability.
- Data from the tiltmeter helped predict the landslide before it occurred.