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Whitworth is a surname and a place name that may refer to several people, locations, and institutions. The most notable person associated with the name is Sir Joseph Whitworth (1803–1887), an English engineer and inventor who advanced precision machining and the standardization of screw threads. His work led to the British Standard Whitworth thread, a 55-degree screw thread profile that became a foundational standard in 19th-century engineering. The name is also connected with the Whitworth rifle, a long-range bolt-action firearm developed by his company and used in the mid-19th century.

Whitworth is a place name in the United Kingdom. For example, Whitworth, Lancashire, is a village in

Whitworth University is a private university in Spokane, Washington, United States. It preserves the Whitworth name

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