Metered: meaning, definitions and examples

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metered

 

[ หˆmษชtษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

measuring usage

The term 'metered' refers to a system or service that measures and records usage in a quantifiable manner. It is commonly used in relation to utilities such as water and electricity, where consumption is tracked for billing purposes. Metered systems enable users to pay only for what they have utilized, making them both efficient and often more economical. This concept can also apply to services such as internet usage, parking, and telecommunications, where usage limits are measured and applied.

Synonyms

calibrated, measured, regulated

Examples of usage

  • The metered parking system helps control the number of cars in the area.
  • In our new apartment, we have metered water usage which affects our monthly bills.
  • They installed a metered energy source to track electricity consumption more accurately.

Translations

Translations of the word "metered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคชเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gemessen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผั–ั€ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mierzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธฌๅฎšใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mesurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรงรผlen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธก์ •๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›ล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‹้‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ merjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medido

Etymology

The word 'metered' derives from the noun 'meter,' which itself comes from the Greek word 'metron' meaning 'measure.' The adoption of this term in English began in the early 19th century as technology advanced, particularly in the field of utilities and services. With the rise of public utilities and the need for regulatory frameworks, metering became a standard practice, allowing for accurate billing based on usage. The concept has since evolved, becoming integral to many sectors, including energy, water supply, telecommunications, and beyond. Today, metered services are recognized for promoting efficient resource usage while providing transparency to consumers.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,224, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.