What is the meaning of meter reading?

noun

  • A datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument.
    • usage: "he could not believe the meter reading"; "the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm"
  • The act of measuring with meters or similar instruments.
    • usage: "he has a job meter reading for the gas company"
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