Vernier may refer to: *

Vernier, Switzerland Vernier () is a Municipalities of Switzerland, municipality in the Canton of Geneva, in Switzerland. It is located in the western suburbs of Geneva. Toponymy The name "Vernier" comes from the Celtic languages, Celtic word "verne," which means ...

* Vernier (surname) * Pierre Vernier, French mathematician and inventor of the Vernier scale *

Vernier scale A vernier scale ( ), named after Pierre Vernier, is a visual aid to take an accurate measurement reading between two graduation markings on a linear scale by using mechanical interpolation, which increases resolution and reduces measurement un ...

, a secondary measuring device * Vernier thruster, a secondary control mechanism on spacecraft * Vernier throttle, a secondary control mechanism on aircraft * Vernier Software & Technology, an educational technology supplier * Vernier acuity, a type of visual acuity

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