What does meter mean?
A device that measures and records the quantity of gas, electricity, or water consumed.
Example: "The utility technician arrived early to check the electric meter outside."
Where is the main water meter located for this apartment building?
The water meter is usually located in the basement, utility room, or in a small ground-level box near the main street.
What does meter mean in Urdu?
meter meaning in Urdu is میٹر (meter) — Used for gas, electricity, or water meters; also refers to the unit of distance.
What does meter mean in Arabic?
meter meaning in Arabic is عداد — Refers to electricity ('عداد الكهرباء') or water meters.
What does meter mean in Persian?
meter meaning in Persian is کنتور — Pronounced 'kontor', adapted from French and used for utility meters in Iran.
What does meter mean in Hindi?
meter meaning in Hindi is मीटर — Fully integrated into Hindi when referring to electricity, water, or taxi meters.
What does meter mean in Turkish?
meter meaning in Turkish is sayaç — The official term for utility meters, such as electric ('elektrik sayacı') or water.
What does meter mean in Bangla?
meter meaning in Bangla is মিটার — Used for prepaid and postpaid electricity, gas, or water measuring units.
What does meter mean in Nepali?
meter meaning in Nepali is मीटर — Commonly used for electricity and water consumption measuring devices.
What is a synonym for meter?
Common synonyms for meter include gauge, measurer and indicator.
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Quick meaning table
Use this table to compare the main translation of meteracross Rehbaro's dictionary languages.
| Language | Meaning | Pronunciation note |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | میٹر | meter |
| Arabic | عداد | Read in the native script shown. |
| Persian | کنتور | Read in the native script shown. |
| Hindi | मीटर | Read in the native script shown. |
| Turkish | sayaç | Read in the native script shown. |
| Bangla | মিটার | Read in the native script shown. |
| Nepali | मीटर | Read in the native script shown. |
Where you may see this word
Use this word when renting a home, setting up bills, reading a lease or talking to a landlord or technician.
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Practical phrases with meter
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