inclinometer
noun
in·cli·nom·e·ter
ˌin-klə-ˈnä-mə-tər 
ˌiŋ-;
ˌin-ˌklī-
: an instrument for indicating the inclination to the horizontal of an axis (as of an airplane)
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This unique system also allows for personalized backgrounds and includes driving modes like Trail Mode, displaying a compass and inclinometer, for example.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The six-foot-tall body tips precariously in hard cornering, easily pegging the inclinometer.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
Similar to an aircraft's artificial-horizon indicator, the inclinometer measures the angle of grades and warns of impending tip-over; its readings are trustworthy, however, only when the Raider is stationary.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
From the Montero Sport the Raider gets full carpeting, cloth seats, the automatically locking front hubs, and, in the center of the dash, an auxiliary gauge panel, which includes an inclinometer.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
The sole zippered pocket on the chest stores a phone or inclinometer within easy reach.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
Hill-descent control pairs with the inclinometer display and includes the option of multiple camera views, including one that makes the hood transparent in order to show what’s directly beneath when windshield visibility is limited.
—Alexandra Cheney, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2022
The inclinometer contains two accelerometers used to measure gravity prior to the rotor spin-up and takeoff process.
—Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022
The patch allows the helicopter to take similar measurements to the inclinometer, but using the accelerometers contained in the inertial measurement unit (IMU).
—Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The six-foot-tall body tips precariously in hard cornering, easily pegging the inclinometer.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
Similar to an aircraft's artificial-horizon indicator, the inclinometer measures the angle of grades and warns of impending tip-over; its readings are trustworthy, however, only when the Raider is stationary.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
From the Montero Sport the Raider gets full carpeting, cloth seats, the automatically locking front hubs, and, in the center of the dash, an auxiliary gauge panel, which includes an inclinometer.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023
The sole zippered pocket on the chest stores a phone or inclinometer within easy reach.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
Hill-descent control pairs with the inclinometer display and includes the option of multiple camera views, including one that makes the hood transparent in order to show what’s directly beneath when windshield visibility is limited.
—Alexandra Cheney, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2022
The inclinometer contains two accelerometers used to measure gravity prior to the rotor spin-up and takeoff process.
—Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022
The patch allows the helicopter to take similar measurements to the inclinometer, but using the accelerometers contained in the inertial measurement unit (IMU).
—Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 7 June 2022
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“Inclinometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclinometer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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