Electric Meter

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈmitər/

Definitions of electric meter

noun a device that measures the amount of electricity used in a building or structure

Example Sentences

A1 The electric meter measures how much electricity we use.

A2 I need to check the electric meter to see if our bill is accurate.

B1 The electric meter outside our house is digital and easy to read.

B2 The electric meter was installed last year to help monitor our energy consumption.

C1 The electric meter readings are recorded monthly by the utility company.

C2 The electric meter is equipped with advanced technology for precise measurement.

Examples of electric meter in a Sentence

formal The electric meter measures the amount of electricity consumed in a household.

informal Don't forget to submit the reading from the electric meter to the utility company.

slang I need to check the juice box to see how much power we've used.

figurative The electric meter is like a clock ticking away the dollars as we use electricity.

Grammatical Forms of electric meter

• plural: electric meters
• comparative: more electric
• superlative: most electric
• present tense: electric meter
• future tense: will be electric meter
• perfect tense: has been electric meter
• continuous tense: is being electric meter
• singular: electric meter
• positive degree: electric meter
• infinitive: to electric meter
• gerund: electric metering
• participle: electric metered

Origin and Evolution of electric meter

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'electric meter' originated from the combination of the words 'electric' and 'meter', with 'electric' referring to the property of electricity and 'meter' referring to a device used for measuring.

Evolution of the word: The term 'electric meter' was first used in the late 19th century with the widespread adoption of electricity for commercial and residential use. Over time, the technology and design of electric meters have evolved to become more accurate and efficient in measuring electrical consumption.