What is another word for electric meter?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹɪk mˈiːtə] (IPA) 
An electric meter is an instrument used to measure the amount of electric energy consumed by a household or a business. The electric meter is also referred to as an electricity meter, a watt-hour meter, or a kilowatt-hour meter. It is an essential device in managing electricity consumption and helps in estimating the cost of energy used in a particular period. Other synonyms for electric meter include energy meter, power meter, and smart meter. Energy meter refers to the device that measures the amount of energy consumed by an electrical circuit, while a power meter measures the power consumption of an electronic appliance. A smart meter is a utility meter that measures and records electricity consumption and communicates with the utility provider for accurate billing.
