What is another word for coordinate-measuring machine?
Pronunciation: [kə͡ʊˈɔːdɪnətmˈɛʒəɹɪŋ məʃˈiːn] (IPA) 
The term "coordinate-measuring machine" has several synonyms that are commonly used in different industries. One of these synonyms is "metrology machine," which refers to a machine that measures the physical characteristics of an object with high precision. Another synonym is "3D scanner," which emphasizes the machine's ability to capture the surface geometry of an object in three dimensions. "CMM machine" is also a commonly used synonym, which stands for "coordinate-measuring machine machine." This redundancy occurs because the acronym CMM has become so widely recognized in the industry that it has become a synonym for the machine itself. Other less-common synonyms include "dimensional metrology machine" and "precision measurement machine".
