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taximeter — n. 1. a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride). [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
taximeter — ► NOUN ▪ a device used in taxis that automatically records the distance travelled and the fare payable. ORIGIN French taximètre, from taxe tariff + mètre meter … English terms dictionary
taximeter — [tak′sē mēt΄ər] n. [Fr taximètre, altered (infl. by Gr taxis: see TAXIS) < taxamètre < Ger taxameter < ML taxa, TAX + meter, METER] an automatic device in taxicabs that computes and registers the fare due … English World dictionary
Taximeter — A taximeter is a mechanical or electronic device installed in taxicabs that calculates passenger fares based on a combination of distance travelled and waiting time. It is the shortened form of this word that gives the taxi its name.HistoryThe… … Wikipedia
taximeter — noun Etymology: French taximètre, modification of German Taxameter, from Medieval Latin taxa tax, charge (from taxare to tax) + German meter Date: 1894 an instrument for use in a hired vehicle (as a taxicab) for automatically showing the fare due … New Collegiate Dictionary
taximeter — noun a device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time … Wiktionary
taximeter — instrument for measuring fee for hired vehicle Scientific Instruments … Phrontistery dictionary
taximeter — n. device in taxicabs to register fare due … English contemporary dictionary
taximeter — [ taksɪmi:tə] noun a device used in taxis that automatically records the distance travelled and the fare payable. Origin C19: from Fr. taximètre, from taxe tariff , from taxer to tax + mètre (instrument) measuring … English new terms dictionary
taximeter — tax·i·me·ter … English syllables
