Smart Meter

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /smɑrt ˈmitər/

Definitions of smart meter

noun a device that records the consumption of electricity, gas, or water in real time and communicates this information to the utility company for monitoring and billing purposes

Example Sentences

A1 A smart meter helps you track your energy usage.

A2 I installed a smart meter in my home to monitor my electricity consumption.

B1 Smart meters are becoming more common in households as a way to save on energy costs.

B2 The smart meter provided real-time data on my electricity usage, allowing me to make more informed decisions.

C1 The advanced technology of smart meters allows for accurate monitoring of energy consumption patterns.

C2 Smart meters have revolutionized the way we manage and optimize our energy usage in residential and commercial settings.

Examples of smart meter in a Sentence

formal The smart meter accurately measures and records electricity usage in real-time.

informal I heard that the new smart meter can help us save money on our electric bill.

slang My mom got a fancy new smart meter installed in our house.

figurative The smart meter acts like a digital watchdog, monitoring our energy consumption.

Grammatical Forms of smart meter

plural

smart meters

comparative

smarter meter

superlative

smartest meter

present tense

smart meter

future tense

will be smart meter

perfect tense

has been smart meter

continuous tense

is being smart meter

singular

smart meter

positive degree

very smart meter

infinitive

to smart meter

gerund

smart metering

participle

smart metered

Origin and Evolution of smart meter

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'smart meter' originated as a combination of the adjective 'smart' meaning intelligent or advanced, and the noun 'meter' referring to a device for measuring something.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of advanced utility meters that provide real-time data on energy consumption, the term 'smart meter' has evolved to encompass various types of digital meters used for measuring and monitoring different resources such as water and gas.