English Explanatory Dictionary

submeter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A utility meter, especially for electricity, that allows for the monitoring of usage on a portion of a distribution network, especially not owned by a utility, past a main meter.
verb
  1. To install a submeter for.
  2. To charge for electricity usage measured by a submeter.
adj
  1. On a scale based on units smaller than meters.

Word forms

submeter submeters submetering submetered

Etymology

From sub- + meter.

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