noun
- devices in taxis that automatically calculate the fare based on distance traveled and time elapsed
Examples
- The taximeters in all city cabs must be inspected annually.
- Modern taximeters display both distance and waiting time charges.
- The driver reset the taximeter before starting our journey.
- Digital taximeters have replaced the old mechanical ones.
- Passengers can see the fare accumulating on the taximeters during the ride.
- The city requires all taximeters to be certified for accuracy.