Callipering

/ˈkæl.ə.pər.ɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of measuring something using callipers; taking precise measurements with a calliper device.

Etymology

From calliper + -ing. British variant of calipering, following British spelling conventions for the tool name.

Kelly Says

Callipering and calipering are the same action spelled two different ways, which shows how English is flexible enough to have regional variations while still being mutually intelligible.

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