electric meter
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Definition
- Noun:
- A device that measures and records the amount of electrical energy consumed by a building or appliance, typically in kilowatt-hours (kWh). It is the property of the utility company and is used for billing purposes.
Usage
- The electric meter is usually installed where the power lines enter a building.
- To read your electric meter, note the numbers displayed on its dials or digital screen.
- The utility company employee comes monthly to check the electric meter.
Examples
- Our high bill was due to a faulty electric meter that was replaced by the power company.
- You can monitor your daily energy use by taking readings from your electric meter.
- The old analog electric meter with spinning dials was upgraded to a new digital one.
Advanced Usage
- Smart meter: A modern type of electric meter that can communicate usage data to the utility company remotely and provide detailed consumption information to the consumer.
- The installation of smart meters allows for more accurate and efficient billing.
- Meter reading: The act of checking and recording the number shown on an electric meter.
- You can submit your own meter reading online if the technician cannot access it.
Variants and Related Words
- Electricity meter: A full, synonymous term for electric meter.
- Power meter: A less common but understandable synonym.
- Utility meter: A general term that can include meters for gas and water, as well as electricity.
- Watt-hour meter: A more technical term specifying the unit of measurement.
Synonyms
- Energy meter
- kWh meter (kilowatt-hour meter)
Notes
- The term electric meter specifically refers to the device measuring consumed electrical power. It is distinct from other meters like a gas meter or a water meter.
- In some contexts, it is simply called "the meter," with "electric" being implied when discussing utility bills.
Noun
- a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used