metering
Pronunciation: [ˈmiːtərɪŋ]
Word
Context: “measurement”
(noun) the process of measuring something, usually to check how much of something is used. For example, when we check how much water or electricity we have used in our homes.
Example
The metering of water helps us understand how much we use each month.
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Without proper metering, we don't know if we're wasting water.
Example
How does metering help us manage our resources better?
Context: “control usage”
(verb) to measure or track the amount of something. This is often used to manage or control how much energy or water we use, like when you check your electricity usage to save money.
Example
We are metering our energy consumption this month to see if we can save on our bill.
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They are not metering their usage at all, which might lead to high costs.
Example
Are we metering the water usage to avoid excess charges?
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