meter reading

The act of recording or measuring the amount of a utility (such as electricity, gas, or water) consumed, as displayed on a meter device.

• 🇩🇪Das Ablesen oder Erfassen des Verbrauchsstandes eines Zählers (z. B. für Strom, Gas oder Wasser) sowie der abgelesene Wert selbst.

1. Measurement from a meter B1 formal

   The value or measurement displayed on a utility meter (e.g., gas, electricity, water).

   • The meter reading showed a high electricity usage this month.
   • Please submit your gas meter reading online.
   • The technician recorded the water meter reading for billing.

   🇩🇪Zählerstand

2. Act of reading a meter B1 formal

   The process of checking and recording the measurement from a meter.

   • Meter reading is done once a month by the utility company.
   • He performed a meter reading for the entire building.
   • Accurate meter reading ensures correct billing.

   🇩🇪Ablesen des Zählerstands