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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Sales to retailers and department stores rose 7.5% year over year during that period, but fell 2.6% when factoring out the acquisition of Kurt Geiger.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Geiger expects the momentum to continue, forecasting a 4% same-store sales growth in 2026 driven by the firm’s loyalty programs, mobile ordering, increased advertising, and the rollout of more food products.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

But Ohio State’s Geiger expressed serious doubts about extending the season any further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Or a substantial cockroach-like robot, off on a little trip to check out a nuclear accident, wearing a cute little backpack, fearless, regardless of what the Geiger counter says.

From Salon • May 13, 2025

Everything I needed was there: the safe-suit, the packages of food, the air tank, even the Geiger counters.

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

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