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power meter

/ˈpaʊər ˌmiːtər/

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/ˈpaʊər ˌmiːtər/B2formaltechnical
  • ruУстройство, используемое для измерения количества электрической энергии, потребляемой зданием, прибором или системой, обычно выражаемое в киловатт-часах.

A device used to measure the amount of electrical energy consumed by a building, appliance, or system, typically expressed in kilowatt-hours.

  1. Electrical power meterB2formal

    A device that measures the amount of electrical energy consumed by a building, appliance, or circuit.

    ruСчетчик электроэнергии

    • The technician installed a new power meter to track our energy usage.
    • You can read the power meter to see how much electricity you've used this month.
    • Smart power meters send usage data directly to the utility company.

  2. Cycling power meterB2informal

    A device on a bicycle that measures the power output of the rider, typically in watts.

    ruИзмеритель мощности

    • He uses a power meter to optimize his training intervals.
    • The power meter showed he was producing 300 watts on the climb.
    • Many professional cyclists rely on power meters for performance analysis.