
Accelerometer
Scientific Instrument
An accelerometer is used for scientific measurements, not everyday language.

The laboratory's accelerometer provided precise data during the experiment.
Movement Detection
Accelerometers are key in devices that need to sense movement, like phones and game controllers.

When you tilt your phone, the accelerometer detects the motion to rotate the screen.
Technical Vocabulary
The word 'accelerometer' is technical, mostly found in scientific, engineering, or tech contexts.

The engineer calibrated the accelerometer before starting the safety tests on the new car model.
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