Meaning of the word "slide rule" in English
What does "slide rule" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slide rule
US /ˈslaɪd ruːl/
UK /ˈslaɪd ruːl/
Noun
1.
a mechanical analog computer, now largely obsolete, used primarily for multiplication and division, and for functions such as roots, logarithms, and trigonometry. It is constructed with a fixed rule and a sliding central piece, both marked with logarithmic scales.
Example:
•
Before electronic calculators, engineers relied on a slide rule for complex calculations.
•
Learning to use a slide rule required understanding logarithms.
Learn This Word at Lingoland