English · Word Candidate

diameter

/daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: diameters

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any straight line between two points on the circumference of a circle that passes through the center of the circle; a chord that passes through the center of the circle.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The length of such a line.

Noun

Examples

In cases without good face contact, the diameter of the toolholder at the front of the flange or the tool itself should not be any larger than the gage diameter of the toolholder shank from a bending stiffness viewpoint.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “diameter” mean?

Any straight line between two points on the circumference of a circle that passes through the center of the circle; a chord that passes through the center of the circle.

Is “diameter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.