thermostat

CEFRB2

/ˈθɝməstæt/

noun

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In plain English

01
noun
A device that controls temperature automatically.
02
noun
Extra detail
An algorithm used to maintain a simulated system at a set temperature by absorbing or releasing heat

Examples

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

Extra meaning

A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

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A smart thermostat can give you remote control over your heating and air conditioning, making sure your home is as cool or toasty as you like when you get home from work or wherever else, and a great one can monitor environmental conditions and your own preferences over time, adjust your systems to keep you comfortable and save you money. That’s why we spent several months testing eight smart thermostats to find the best one for your place.
2025 January 1, Jacob Krol, “The best smart thermostats of 2025, tried and tested”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Sep 2025

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From thermo- + -stat.