accelerometer
noun
ac·cel·er·om·e·ter ik-ˌse-lə-ˈrä-mə-tər 
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: an instrument for measuring acceleration or for detecting and measuring vibrations
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There's a temperature sensor, PPG (photoplethysmography) sensor to help track heart rate, and an accelerometer. 
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 28 July 2022 Thus, tracking a person’s location via satellites or accelerometer sensors can help detect sedentary life which may highlight depression. Sergey Avdeychik, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The waterproof metallic body houses an accelerometer that provides sleep metrics and can differentiate between running, walking, and swimming, while the silicone strap fends off water and sweat. Michael Frank, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Meanwhile, the battery pack is also equipped with an accelerometer and gyroscope to track things like speed and angular velocity, plus a Bluetooth radio chip that sends all that information to an app. Outside Online, 20 May 2022 These smart swim goggles count your laps, pace, and even strokes per lap using a built in accelerometer and gyroscope. Outside Online, 27 May 2022 The controller's 2009 revision, Wii MotionPlus, addressed this by combining an accelerometer and gyroscope to interpret bowling-like rotation better. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 3 May 2022 Other information about a person’s gait and voice could be combined using the microphone, accelerometer and gyroscope to authenticate them if required. Kate O'flaherty, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 But the smoking gun came from an accelerometer clipped to the subjects’ waistbands, which measured the rise and fall of their center of mass. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2020 See More
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 28 July 2022 Thus, tracking a person’s location via satellites or accelerometer sensors can help detect sedentary life which may highlight depression. Sergey Avdeychik, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The waterproof metallic body houses an accelerometer that provides sleep metrics and can differentiate between running, walking, and swimming, while the silicone strap fends off water and sweat. Michael Frank, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Meanwhile, the battery pack is also equipped with an accelerometer and gyroscope to track things like speed and angular velocity, plus a Bluetooth radio chip that sends all that information to an app. Outside Online, 20 May 2022 These smart swim goggles count your laps, pace, and even strokes per lap using a built in accelerometer and gyroscope. Outside Online, 27 May 2022 The controller's 2009 revision, Wii MotionPlus, addressed this by combining an accelerometer and gyroscope to interpret bowling-like rotation better. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 3 May 2022 Other information about a person’s gait and voice could be combined using the microphone, accelerometer and gyroscope to authenticate them if required. Kate O'flaherty, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 But the smoking gun came from an accelerometer clipped to the subjects’ waistbands, which measured the rise and fall of their center of mass. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2020 See More 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
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
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