dials
Cockpit gauge faces
Dials is the plural of dial—a circular face with markings for measurement or selection.
Clock dials show time; radio dials tune stations; rotary phone dials selected numbers.
As a verb, dials means to call: She dials his number every night.
To dial in something is to adjust it precisely: We're still dialing in the settings.
To dial back is to reduce intensity: You need to dial back the aggression.
Involving circular motion
- numberedAssigned figures for order
- circularForming a closed curve
- clockwiseRightward circular motion
- counterclockwiseRotating leftward from above
sweep · arc · rotation · turn · spin · click · detent · radial
Rounded gripping fixture
- control panelInterface for operating machinery
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- displayPresentation for viewing
- readoutDisplayed recorded data
scale · indicator · setting · input · toggle · slider · selector · button
Standard of measurement
- meterDevice that measures usage
- speedometerVehicle velocity display
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
- tachometerRotational speed indicator
odometer · thermostat · barometer · ammeter · voltmeter · fuel gauge · pressure gauge · compass
Millionth of a meter
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- measurementDetermining size or amount
fineness · specificity · vernier · exactness · resolution · sensitivity · gradation · decimal
Old valued collectible
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- rotary phoneCircular-dial telephone
analog · patina · brass · Bakelite · telegraph · switchboard · heirloom · collectible
rotary
Involving circular motion
counterclockwise · sweep · arc · rotation · turn · spin · click · detent · radial · graduations
knob
Rounded gripping fixture
- control panelInterface for operating machinery
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- displayPresentation for viewing
readout · scale · indicator · setting · input · toggle · slider · selector · button · switch
gauge
Standard of measurement
- meterDevice that measures usage
- speedometerVehicle velocity display
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
tachometer · odometer · thermostat · barometer · ammeter · voltmeter · fuel gauge · pressure gauge · compass · hygrometer
micrometer
Millionth of a meter
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- accuracyDegree of correctness
measurement · fineness · specificity · vernier · exactness · resolution · sensitivity · gradation · decimal · incremental
antique
Old valued collectible
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
rotary phone · analog · patina · brass · Bakelite · telegraph · switchboard · heirloom · collectible · nostalgic
tune
Musical sequence of notes
regulate · set · tweak · adjust · balance · trim · customize · optimize · modulate · sensitivity
- busy boxbuttons, switches, doors, latches, wheels
- appliance designergonomics, user interface, control panel, knobs, buttons
- center consolearmrest, cup holder, cup holders, cupholder, gear shift
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
- control roomscontrol panels, consoles, monitors, screens, displays
- skeuomorphssave icon, folder icon, envelope icon, calendar icon, recycle bin
- dial toneSound indicating phone readiness
- dialed downLessened in degree
- dial backDecrease gradually or partially
- pocket dialAccidental outgoing call
- dial downReduce intensity or volume
- drunk dialingIntoxicated phone outreach
dial, dialed, dialing, sundial, dialled, redial, dialling, misdial, rotary dial