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submeter.

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.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English meter English submeter From sub- + meter.

verb
  1. To install a submeter for.

    transitive
  2. To charge for electricity usage measured by a submeter.

    intransitive · transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English meter English submeter From sub- + meter.

adj
  1. On a scale based on units smaller than meters.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English meter English submeter From sub- + meter.

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