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Fechner

American  
[fekh-nuhr] / ˈfɛx nər /

noun

  1. Gustav Theodor 1801–87, German physicist, psychologist, and philosopher.


Fechner British  
/ ˈfɛçnər /

noun

  1. Gustav Theodor (ˈɡʊstaf ˈteːodoːr). 1801–87, German physicist, philosopher, and psychologist, noted particularly for his work on psychophysics, Elemente der Psychophysik (1860)

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"Much more than that, she touched the lives of everyone around her with her positive spirit and courageous outlook," Fechner said.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Economist Inga Fechner of ING Research said the effect on commodity and consumer prices has been muted by sluggish global demand.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

While previous Summer Night Concerts have included fireworks, the orchestra has this year opted for what Mr. Fechner called “a more contemporary approach” with specialized lighting on the facade of the palace.

From New York Times • May 30, 2017

“I had tried so much stuff. I decided I’d try this God thing,” recalled Reese, who that night met Mike Fechner, a founder of BridgeBuilders.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2015

He quotes with approval on this point the writings of Gustav Theodor Fechner, the Leipzig chemist.

From The Complex Vision by Powys, John Cowper

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