Engineering English
Water Meter
Environmental Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A water meter is a device that measures the volume of water consumed by a residential, commercial, or industrial customer. It is used for billing and monitoring water usage patterns.
Example in context
“The technician installed a new ultrasonic water meter to improve accuracy for the large industrial facility with variable demand.”
“Teknisyen, değişken talepli büyük endüstriyel tesis için doğruluğu artırmak amacıyla yeni bir ultrasonik su sayacı kurdu.”
Where engineers use it
Used in billing, demand forecasting, and leak detection. Engineers select meter size and type (e.g., positive displacement or ultrasonic) based on expected flow range and accuracy requirements.
Synonyms: meter
Practice: can you use “Water Meter” at work?
A customer dispute arises over a high bill. You must test the water meter for accuracy and explain the possible causes of discrepancy to the customer.
Show a model answer
“Please read the water meter and compare the reading to the previous month's consumption.”
“Water Meter” in 21 languages
| English | Water Meter |
|---|---|
| Turkish | su sayacı |
| French | compteur d'eau |
| German | Wasserzähler |
| Spanish | medidor de agua |
| Chinese | 水表 |
| Arabic | عداد المياه |
| Portuguese | hidrômetro |
| Russian | водомер |
| Japanese | 水道メーター |
| Italian | contatore dell'acqua |
| Vietnamese | đồng hồ nước |
| Hindi | पानी का मीटर |
| Thai | มาตรวัดน้ำ |
| Indonesian | meter air |
| Korean | 수도계량기 |
| Bengali | জল মিটার |
| Dutch | watermeter |
| Swedish | vattenmätare |
| Finnish | vesimittari |
| Ukrainian | водолічильник |
Frequently asked questions
What does Water Meter mean in engineering?
A water meter is a device that measures the volume of water consumed by a residential, commercial, or industrial customer. It is used for billing and monitoring water usage patterns. In Environmental Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Water Meter?
Water Meter is pronounced /ˈwɔːtər ˈmiːtər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Water Meter used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The technician installed a new ultrasonic water meter to improve accuracy for the large industrial facility with variable demand.”
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