Definition

A device in a taxi that measures how far the vehicle has traveled and calculates the fare that the passenger needs to pay.

Example

The driver turned on the taximeter as soon as we got into the cab.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how accurate the taximeter is in our cab rides?

Yeah, it's impressive how it tracks everything so precisely.

I always feel more at ease knowing the taximeter is doing its job right.

Definitely! It makes the whole experience much more trustworthy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Taximeter → It is formed from "taxi" (from French *taximètre*, meaning a device for measuring fare) and "-meter" (from Greek *metron*, meaning measure). The word "taximeter" refers to a device that measures the fare for a taxi ride based on distance traveled or time taken.

Memory Tip

Think of a device that 'measures' ('-meter') the 'fare' for a taxi ('taxi') — that's what a taximeter does.

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