electricity meter
nounUK /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti ˈmiːtə/
US /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti ˈmiːtər/
A machine that counts how much electricity a home or building uses.
The electricity meter is fixed to the wall in the hallway.
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2. A device that measures the amount of electrical energy flowing through a circuit.
The technician checked the electricity meter to confirm the circuit was working.
3. A utility instrument used by power companies to record consumption for billing.
The power company sends someone to read the electricity meter every month.
4. A smart device that can send usage data to the supplier automatically.
Our new electricity meter sends readings to the energy company every hour.