power meter
Definition
- Noun:
- A device for measuring electrical power consumption: A "power meter" is an instrument that quantifies the amount of electric power used by a circuit, appliance, or system, typically displayed in units like watts (W) or kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The electrician installed a new power meter to monitor the building's energy usage.
- You can check your daily consumption on the digital display of the power meter.
Advanced Usage
- "Smart power meter": A modern, digital power meter that can communicate data remotely for detailed monitoring and billing.
- The utility company is replacing all old meters with smart power meters.
Variants and Related Words
- Wattmeter (n): An instrument specifically for measuring electrical power in watts.
- The engineer used a wattmeter to check the output of the generator.
- Energy meter (n): Often used synonymously with "power meter," especially when referring to cumulative energy consumption over time.
- The energy meter tracks how many kilowatt-hours the household uses each month.
Synonyms
- Electricity meter: A common synonym, especially in residential contexts.
- KWh meter: A meter that measures in kilowatt-hours.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "power meter" specifically refers to the measurement of electrical power. In other contexts (e.g., cycling), a device measuring human power output is typically called a "cycling power meter" or simply a "power meter," but this is a distinct compound term. The core definition provided here is for electrical measurement.
Noun
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a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used
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