meter reading
[/ˈmiːtər ˈriːdɪŋ/]
nounpl: meter readings
leitura do medidor
1. The act of recording or the value shown on a measuring device, especially for utilities like electricity, gas, or water consumption
The technician came to take a meter reading for our electric bill.
O técnico veio fazer a leitura do medidor de eletricidade para nossa conta.
2. The numerical value or measurement obtained from reading a meter at a specific point in time
Please provide your current meter reading to calculate your water usage.
Por favor, forneça sua leitura atual do medidor para calcular seu consumo de água.
In Brazil, meter readings are standard practice for billing purposes. Utility companies (like light and water companies) typically conduct meter readings monthly. Customers can also provide their own meter readings for more accurate billing. This practice is essential in the Brazilian utility system and is formalized in billing processes.
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