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in·cli·nom·e·ter | \ ˌin-klə-ˈnä-mə-tər 
, ˌiŋ-; ˌin-ˌklī- \
, ˌiŋ-; ˌin-ˌklī- \Definition of inclinometer
: an instrument for indicating the inclination to the horizontal of an axis (as of an airplane)
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Recent Examples on the Web The Montero still has its inclinometer, which most of us find either amusing or bemusing.
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Kevin Smith, Car and Driver, "Seven 1990 SUVs Tested: Ford vs. GMC vs. Isuzu vs. Jeep vs. Mitsubishi vs. Nissan vs. Toyota," 22 June 2020 On the dash are analog instruments, along with a 4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display with an inclinometer and tilt gauge, outside temperature, odometer, trip meters and average fuel economy numbers.
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Star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro returns for 2017, featuring the ultimate off-road experience," 3 June 2017 Built around a Leupold Mark IV 6-222 power riflescope, BOSS incorporates an eye-safe laser range finder, internal environmental sensor suite, platform orientation inclinometers, and sophisticated ballistic calculator.
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Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The Army Is Developing Computerized Sights for Snipers," 8 Feb. 2017
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The first known use of inclinometer was in 1842
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