HyperDic: meter_reading

English > 2 senses of the expression meter reading:
NOUNcognitionmeter reading, reading, indicationa datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
actmeter reading, readingthe act of measuring with meters or similar instruments
English > meter reading: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument.
Example"he could not believe the meter reading"
Synonymsreading, indication
Narrowerclock time, timeA reading of a point in time as given by a clock
miles per hour, mphA speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
Broaderdatum, data pointAn item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Spanishlectura, medición, medida
Catalanlectura
English > meter reading: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of measuring with meters or similar instruments.
Example"he has a job meter reading for the gas company"
Synonymreading
Broadermeasurement, measuring, measure, mensurationThe act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

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