consumption metering
[/kənˈsʌmpʃən ˈmiːtərɪŋ/]
nounpl: consumption meterings
medição de consumo
1. The process of measuring and recording the amount of a resource (such as electricity, water, or gas) consumed by a user or facility
Consumption metering allows utility companies to bill customers based on actual usage rather than estimated consumption.
A medição de consumo permite que as empresas de serviços públicos cobrem os clientes com base no uso real em vez do consumo estimado.
2. Advanced monitoring systems that track resource usage in real-time to provide detailed consumption data
Smart consumption metering systems help identify patterns and reduce wasteful energy usage.
Sistemas inteligentes de medição de consumo ajudam a identificar padrões e reduzir o uso desperdiçador de energia.
In Brazil, consumption metering is increasingly important as utility companies modernize infrastructure and implement smart grid technologies. The term 'medição de consumo' is widely used in official documentation and consumer bills. In Portugal, the distinction between 'medição' (measurement) and 'leitura' (reading) is sometimes maintained, with 'leitura de consumo' being the monthly act of recording consumption values.
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