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Meaning of "meter reader" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF METER READER

meter reader  [ˈmiːtə ˈriːdə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METER READER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Meter reader is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METER READER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of meter reader in the English dictionary

The definition of meter reader in the dictionary is a person who visits your house to read a gas or electricity meter.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METER READER


acceder
əkˈsiːdə
Breda
ˈbriːdə
breeder
ˈbriːdə
cedar
ˈsiːdə
ceder
ˈsiːdə
cheerleader
ˈtʃɪəˌliːdə
feeder
ˈfiːdə
leader
ˈliːdə
Leda
ˈliːdə
lip-reader
ˈlɪpriːdə
microreader
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌriːdə
newsreader
ˈnjuːzˌriːdə
nonbreeder
ˌnɒnˈbriːdə
nonreader
nɒnˈriːdə
proofreader
ˈpruːfriːdə
querida
kəˈriːdə
reader
ˈriːdə
reeder
ˈriːdə
sight-reader
ˈsaɪtˌriːdə
stockbreeder
ˈstɒkˌbriːdə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METER READER

meteorographical
meteoroid
meteoroidal
meteorol.
meteorolite
meteorologic
meteorological
Meteorological Office
meteorologically
meteorologist
meteorology
meteorous
metepa
meter
meter maid
meter marks
metered mail
metestick
metestrous
metestrus

WORDS THAT END LIKE METER READER

beader
card reader
community leader
deader
double-header
e-reader
floor leader
follow-the-leader
header
kneader
loader
market leader
palm reader
party leader
project leader
ringleader
Scout Leader
spreader
squadron leader
team leader
world leader

Synonyms and antonyms of meter reader in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «meter reader» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METER READER

Find out the translation of meter reader to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of meter reader from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «meter reader» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

抄表
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lector de medidores
570 millions of speakers

English

meter reader
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मीटर रीडर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القارئ متر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метр читатель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leitor de medidor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মিটার রিডার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

releveur de compteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembaca meter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ableser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メーター読者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

m 리더
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Meter reader
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đọc mét
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மீட்டர் வாசகர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मीटर रीडर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sayaç okuyucu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

letturista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czytnik metr
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метр читач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cititor de contor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετρητή αναγνώστη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

meter leser
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mätaravläsare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

meter Reader
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of meter reader

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METER READER»

The term «meter reader» is regularly used and occupies the 78.921 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METER READER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «meter reader» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «meter reader» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about meter reader

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METER READER»

Discover the use of meter reader in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to meter reader and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bite Me: Dilemma and Delight in A Meter Reader's Life
Just maybe, he was touring the entire neighborhood with the meter reader giving chase. You never really know what your dog is up to when he is home alone. But, Janis Aumack does.
Janis Aumack, 2011
2
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Systems: ...
The meter reader comes to the property and records the readings using one of the following methods. - By reading the display and recording it. This is still widely used for residential customers and is the only method for electromagnetic meters ...
Hemant Joshi, 2008
3
Electrical, Information Engineering and Mechatronics 2011: ...
Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Electrical, Information Engineering and Mechatronics (EIEM 2011) Shaobo Zhong, Fuzhong Wang. Table 254.3 Operation command of centralized meter reader Table 254.4 Upload data of ...
Shaobo Zhong, Fuzhong Wang, 2012
4
Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control
Every day a meter reader makes an initial car trip from the offices of the company up to a parking point; afterwards, he walks along several streets (or segments of streets) where he does some surveying; finally, he reaches the parking point ...
Gianpaolo Ghiani, Gilbert Laporte, Roberto Musmanno, 2004
5
Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board, ...
It permitted both Riggs and Ferguson in the meantime to continue working on their previous meter reader and locator jobs. (Tr. 25-26, 53.) It endeavored, however, to conceal from Union Steward Walters its plans, which if carried out would ...
National Labor Relations Board
6
Smart Grids: Infrastructure, Technology, and Solutions
The.meter.readings.in.the.handheld.computer.were.then.later.downloaded. to.a. data.collection.or.billing.system.when.the.meter.reader.returned.to.the.utility. office..This.still. required.the.meter.reader.to.walk.to.each.meter.
Stuart Borlase, 2012
7
The Man with the Golden Arm: 50th Anniversary Critical Edition
Meter Reader kept running back and forth in the center of the floor scooping up an imaginary grounder he'd missed in some long-gone summer's double header. For Meter Reader didn't know a meter from an egg beater: it was only that long ...
Nelson Algren, William J. Savage, Jr., Daniel Simon, 2011
8
Integrating Microelectronics Into Gas Distribution
These hand-held microcomputers weigh approximately two pounds and can store up to 2400 customer accounts in up to 512KB of memory, certainly more than a meter reader can read in one day. Meter readers average 350 meters per day, ...
W.F. Rush, J.E. Huebler, R.W. Smith, 2004
9
Water Transmission and Distribution
It may seem unfair, but a customer will remember the meter reader who took time at the doorway to wipe mud from his or her shoes much longer than today's favorable newspaper article about the utility. Likewise, the customer will recall the  ...
‎2011
10
Technology and labor in three service industries: utilities, ...
In addition, the new technologies are being linked to company computers, making the entire customer billing process faster and more accurate. Most meter reading is still done manually. The meter reader goes to each customer's meter and ...
United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METER READER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term meter reader is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Christopher J. Franklin
He was employed with Heath Consultants as a meter reader, he enjoyed music and was an avid Denver Bronco's Fan. Surviving in addition to ... «Staunton News Leader, Jul 15»
2
Letter: Smart restriction
The work of a meter reader typically involves walking at least 5 miles a day; doing that when the heat index is in triple digits is by any yardstick ... «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
3
5 things you need to know Monday
He's a cadet, a meter reader, he's not going to be a chief in five years.'” Kevin Robinson reveals more about the new chief here. PENSACOLA ... «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
4
City of Oxford, Mississippi Board of Aldermen Agenda – Tuesday …
(Braxton Tullos); Authorize advertisement for a temporary full-time meter reader. (Braxton Tullos); Approve promotion in Electric Department ... «The Local Voice, Jul 15»
5
TALK OF THE TOWN: Q&A with Rick Carroll
During college, he worked part time at Mammoth Cave National Park. In 1985, he was hired as a meter reader for WRECC. Working his way up ... «Bowling Green Daily News, Jul 15»
6
Dorset man gets a shock after 4ft long corn snake inside meter
'It was definitely a shock for the meter reader though - I'm sure he's seen plenty of spiders and cobwebs on his travels but it's not every day you ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
North Bellmore retiree challenges PSEG LI bill for more than $13G
In March, PSEG says, a meter reader noticed a screw on the device appeared to have been adjusted. She reported it, and later that month, ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
8
Pensacola's new police chief dreams big
He's a cadet, a meter reader, he's not going to be a chief in five years.'” PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL. PPD: Retirement party for Chip ... «Pensacola News Journal, Jul 15»
9
'I won't open my gate'
... and in the event that it is not a meter reader, that person's life could already be in danger. With all the events happening in our city, I am sorry ... «News24, Jul 15»
10
MORE METERS FOR THE WATER-EFFICIENT ISLAND
Every 11 seconds the meter transmits a reading. This is then captured automatically on a small terminal by a meter reader who simply drives ... «Island Echo, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Meter reader [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/meter-reader>. Apr 2024 ».
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