hangmér

Hangmér is a term encountered in Hungarian-language texts and is related to the measurement of sound. The standard Hungarian word for a device that measures sound is hangmérő, while hangmér may appear as an informal form, shorthand, or misspelling.

Etymology: from hang meaning sound and mérő meaning measuring device; the term is built from this compound in Hungarian measurement vocabulary. It may be used in reference to instruments used to quantify sound pressure levels in decibels.

Technical aspects: A typical sound level meter comprises a microphone, a preamplifier, signal processing electronics, and a display. It may include A-weighting or C-weighting filters, different measurement modes (instantaneous, Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Lden, etc.), data logging, and battery-powered operation. Compliance standards include IEC 61672 and IEC 60651; in the United States, ANSI S1.4.

Applications: used in environmental noise assessments, industrial hygiene, product testing, and audio engineering.

Etymology and usage notes: Might be encountered as a colloquial shorthand rather than a formal term; if seen in modern texts, it most likely refers to a sound level meter or a measurement context. See also: sound level meter, decibel, A-weighting.