meter

simple noun21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

A device at the side of a road that you put money into so that you can park your car there for a certain amount of time.

A device that measures the amount of electricity consumed.

A device that measures the amount of electricity consumed.

A device that measures the amount of gas consumed.

A device that measures the amount of water consumed.

A device for measuring the electrical power being consumed.

A device that measures the intensity of light, often used in photography.

A device for measuring the moisture content in a substance.

A device that measures sound pressure levels.

A device that measures the level of pressure.

To look at a meter to see what it says.

To put money into a parking meter.

To inspect a meter to ensure it is working correctly or to see its reading.

To put in a meter so that it is ready to use.

To install a meter.

To put money into a parking meter.

A person whose job is to read gas, electricity, or water meters.

The set of numbers shown on a meter.

A female traffic warden who gives out tickets for illegal parking.

Used to say that the meter is actively counting, especially for a taxi.

Used to say that the meter is actively counting, often with an audible sound.