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- [tak-see-mee-ter]
- /ˈtæk siˌmi tər/
- /ˈtæk.sɪ.miː.tə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tak-see-mee-ter]
- /ˈtæk siˌmi tər/
Definitions of taximeter word
- noun taximeter a device fitted to a taxicab or other vehicle, for automatically computing and indicating the fare due. 1
- noun taximeter device that calculates cab fare 1
- noun taximeter a meter fitted to a taxi to register the fare, based on the length of the journey 0
- noun taximeter an automatic device in taxicabs that computes and registers the fare due 0
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Origin of taximeter
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < French taximètre, equivalent to taxe tax + -i- -i- + -mètre -meter; replacing earlier taxameter < German, equivalent to Taxa (< Medieval Latin: tax, charge) + -meter -meter
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Parts of speech for Taximeter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
taximeter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
taximeter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with taximeter
- how to install taximeter?
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