Geiger

American

[gahy-ger] / ˈgaɪ gər /

noun

Hans 1882–1947, German physicist.

Geiger British

/ ˈɡaɪɡə /

noun

Hans (hans). 1882–1945, German physicist: developed the Geiger counter

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Geiger Scientific

/ gī′gər /

German physicist who was a pioneer in nuclear physics. He invented numerous instruments and techniques used to detect charged particles, including the Geiger counter (1908).

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Geiger, however, remains a huge proponent of the system and was careful not to criticize how it’s been used in this World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Management has said they expect that figure to drop significantly in 2026, when factoring out last year’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which makes handbags, footwear and other accessories.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026

“We’re putting them into harm’s way for one more game, one more television appearance, one more grand day of revenue,” Geiger said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

Along with the professional frustrations came “a nuclear explosion of a breakup” with a fellow songwriter, Teddy Geiger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025

And I knew what they must be; I had read about them but never seen one: radiation counters, Geiger counters they call them.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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