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clapometer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An audience-reaction monitor used to give a visual interpretation of applause; once used on some television game shows.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English clap Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -meter English clapometer From clap + -o- + -meter.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: aplaudimetre — an audience reaction monitor
  • French: applaudimètre — an audience reaction monitor
  • Italian: applausometro — an audience reaction monitor
  • Spanish: aplausómetro — an audience reaction monitor