Meaning & use
pedometer
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UK/pɪˈdɒmɪtə/
US/pɪˈdɑːmɪtər/
Meaning
nouncountable
A small device that counts the number of steps a person takes while walking.
Grammar: Countable; plural is pedometers. Often used with 'wear' or 'carry'.
Patterns
- wear a pedometer
- use a pedometer
- a pedometer counts something
She wears a pedometer to track her daily steps.
The pedometer showed that he had walked over 10,000 steps.
I bought a cheap pedometer to motivate myself to walk more.
Word forms
| plural | pedometers |
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Common combinations
- wear a pedometer
- Many people wear a pedometer on their belt.
- digital pedometer
- A digital pedometer is more accurate than a mechanical one.
- pedometer app
- You can download a pedometer app on your phone.
- check the pedometer
- He checked the pedometer after his run.
Synonyms and how they differ
- step counter
- A more descriptive term for the same device, often used in everyday speech.
- fitness tracker
- A broader device that may also measure heart rate and sleep, not just steps.
Commonly confused: pedometer or speedometer?
pedometer vs speedometer
A speedometer measures how fast a vehicle is going, while a pedometer counts your steps.
Practice
What does a pedometer do?
Choose one answer.
A pedometer counts steps. A heart rate monitor measures heart rate, a sleep tracker tracks sleep, and a speedometer measures speed.
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