pedometer

/pi'dɔmitə/
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pedometer

She checks her pedometer after her morning walk.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A device that counts steps: A pedometer is a small electronic instrument or mechanical device that measures the distance a person walks by detecting and counting each step taken. It is typically worn on the hip or carried in a pocket.
Usage
  • A pedometer is used to track physical activity, particularly walking or running, for fitness, health monitoring, or recreational purposes.
  • It functions by sensing body motion to count steps, and many modern versions can calculate approximate distance and calories burned.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She clipped the pedometer to her belt to track her daily steps.
    • His goal was to walk 10,000 steps a day, so he checked his pedometer regularly.
    • The fitness app on his phone acts as a digital pedometer.
Advanced Usage
  • "To reset a pedometer": To clear the step count back to zero.
    • Remember to reset your pedometer every morning to track your daily activity accurately.
  • "Pedometer data": The information collected by the pedometer, such as step count, distance, and sometimes activity time.
    • The doctor reviewed the pedometer data to assess the patient's mobility.
Variants and Related Words
  • Step counter: A simpler term often used synonymously with pedometer.
    • Many smartwatches include a built-in step counter.
  • Activity tracker: A broader category of wearable devices that may include a pedometer function along with heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, etc.
    • Her activity tracker logs steps, heart rate, and sleep patterns.
Synonyms
  • Stepometer: A less common synonym for pedometer.
  • Odometer for walking: A descriptive, informal synonym (though "odometer" technically refers to a vehicle's distance meter).
Related Phrases
  • "To log steps": To record the number of steps taken, often using a pedometer.
    • He uses his pedometer to log steps for his fitness challenge.
  • "Step goal": A target number of steps to achieve, often monitored with a pedometer.
    • Reaching her daily step goal was easy with the motivation from her pedometer.
pedometer

She checks her pedometer after her morning walk.

Noun
  1. measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking