What is another word for Graphometer?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹafˈɒmɪtə] (IPA) 
A graphometer is a measuring instrument used to determine the angles of a triangle or to locate points on a map. There are a number of synonyms for the word graphometer, including theodolite, transit, altitude and azimuth instrument. A theodolite is a device that is used to measure both horizontal and vertical angles. A transit is a surveying instrument used to measure horizontal angles. An altitude instrument is a tool used to measure the height or altitude of objects. An azimuth instrument is a device used to measure the direction of a celestial object relative to the observer's meridian. These synonyms all refer to tools used in surveying and mapping, which are important in fields such as geography and engineering.
