Coincider

/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dər/ noun

Definition

One that coincides; a device or thing that makes something coincide or overlap.

Etymology

From 'coincide' + '-er' (one who/that which). This rare agent noun follows standard English word-formation patterns.

Kelly Says

In optical instruments, a coincider is a mechanical device that helps align two images precisely—you see one image until the coincider aligns both, a trick used in rangefinders and surveying equipment.

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