Talk:telemeter

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a telescope with a micrometer for measuring the apparent diameter of an object whose real dimensions are known

This entry is formatted as a citation but does not include the head word. Was it meant to be an additional sense? SpinningSpark 22:44, 8 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]

It's a usage example from Webster 1913. It refers to the device used to measure the distance to a remote object, so I think it's in the right place. Equinox 22:54, 8 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, you're right, I made a mistake. Let me look at it again. Equinox 22:54, 8 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]
It does imply a different etymology though. SpinningSpark 07:13, 9 September 2012 (UTC)[reply]