tachometer

Definitions

Aviation

• noun an instrument for the measurement of revolutions per minute of a rotating shaft

Cars & Driving

• noun an instrument in the instrument panel, electronically operated by the ignition system, which indicates engine rpm with an analogue or digital read-out; red areas indicate dangerous engine operating speeds.

Construction

• A device for measuring rotation speed. Usually refers to revolutions per minute (RPM) of a revolving shaft.

Electronics

• A device or instrument which measures and indicates angular velocity. When graduated in revolutions per minute, also called RPM meter. Its abbreviation is tach.

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Contexts for “tachometer”

4 definitions in context
• Aviation
• Cars & Driving
• Construction
• Electronics