tacheometer noun. [takɪ'ɒmɪtǝ] L19.
[from Greek takhe- stem of takhus quick, swift, and takhos swiftness: see -OMETER.]
Surveying. A theodolite for the rapid location of points on a survey.

■ tacheometric [,takɪǝ'mɛtrɪk] adjective pertaining to a tacheometer or tacheometry E20.

■ tacheometry noun surveying by means of a tacheometer L19.

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