What's the difference between odometer and odometry?

Odometer


Definition:

  • (n.) An instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle, to measure the distance traversed; also, a wheel used by surveyors, which registers the miles and rods traversed.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A cart equipped with an odometer, for measuring distance, and a hydraulic dynamometer, for measuring draught force, was used.
  • (2) A wagon equipped with an odometer and a hydraulic dynamometer was used for measuring distance and draught force.
  • (3) Voluntary exercise was provided by free access to running wheels fitted with odometers.
  • (4) The hydrostatic pressure required to reduce the water content of rabbit feces in an odometer from greater than 80 to less than 65% was approximately 5 atm.

Odometry


Definition:

  • (n.) Measurement of distances by the odometer.

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