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What is a diopter?

What is a diopter? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A unit of measure of the power of a lens or mirror, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length in meters. Myopia is diagnosed and measured in diopters.
  2. The dioptre adjustment mechanism of a pair of binoculars.
  3. (obsolete) Any lens system, such as a telescope.
  4. (obsolete) A theodolite or similar surveyor’s angle measuring device.
  5. (obsolete) An alidade.
  6. (obsolete) A surgical speculum.
  7. (obsolete) An instrument for drawing the skull by projections.
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