thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature or a temperature gradient. It is commonly used in medical settings to check for fever or in weather stations to monitor atmospheric conditions.
Exemples
3 sur 5The mother used a digital thermometer to check if her son had a fever.
The mother used a digital thermometer to check if her son had a fever.
Strict protocol requires that the thermometer be sterilized after every clinical use.
Strict protocol requires that the thermometer be sterilized after every clinical use.
Stick the thermometer in your mouth and don't talk for a minute.
Stick the thermometer in your mouth and don't talk for a minute.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember 'Thermo' means heat (like a thermos flask) and 'Meter' means measure. A thermometer measures the heat.
Quiz rapide
Please look at the ___ and tell me what the outdoor temperature is.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
The mother used a digital thermometer to check if her son had a fever.
everydayThe mother used a digital thermometer to check if her son had a fever.
Strict protocol requires that the thermometer be sterilized after every clinical use.
formalStrict protocol requires that the thermometer be sterilized after every clinical use.
Stick the thermometer in your mouth and don't talk for a minute.
informalStick the thermometer in your mouth and don't talk for a minute.
Data was collected using a high-precision mercury thermometer to ensure experimental validity.
academicData was collected using a high-precision mercury thermometer to ensure experimental validity.
Our inventory shows a high demand for industrial-grade thermometers in the pharmaceutical sector.
businessOur inventory shows a high demand for industrial-grade thermometers in the pharmaceutical sector.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
the thermometer is rising
the temperature is increasing
outdoor thermometer
a device to measure outside temperature
meat thermometer
a device to check internal food temperature
Souvent confondu avec
A thermometer measures temperature, whereas a thermostat is a device that controls or regulates temperature.
Notes d'usage
The word is almost always used as a noun. While mercury thermometers were the standard for decades, digital and infrared versions are now more common due to safety concerns regarding mercury.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often confuse the spelling by using 'meter' separately or misspelling the prefix as 'thermo-'. In British English, it is sometimes incorrectly spelled 'thermometre' following the 'metre' pattern, but 'thermometer' is the standard globally.
Astuce mémo
Remember 'Thermo' means heat (like a thermos flask) and 'Meter' means measure. A thermometer measures the heat.
Origine du mot
From the Greek 'therme' (heat) and 'metron' (measure).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many Western countries, the use of mercury thermometers is being phased out in favor of safer digital alternatives.
Quiz rapide
Please look at the ___ and tell me what the outdoor temperature is.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
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unknown
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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