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metrist

metrist

8.1
A person who reads and checks water, gas, or electricity meters
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛtrɪst/
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  • The metrist visited our house to check the electricity meter this morning.

Examples

  • A metrist is responsible for ensuring that all water meters are working correctly.

  • If you notice a problem with your gas meter, contact your local metrist for assistance.

  • The metrist checked the water meter yesterday.

  • Many metrists work for local utility companies.

  • The metrist visited our house to check the electricity meter this morning.

  • A metrist is responsible for ensuring that all water meters are working correctly.

  • If you notice a problem with your gas meter, contact your local metrist for assistance.

Synonyms

measurer
vsmetrist
1 2.9

A person or tool that finds size, amount and degree

works only on routine checks and records for utility equipment
meeter
vsmetrist
  • Archaic
9.9

A person or device that shows how much of something there is for official use

focuses on reading and servicing utility equipment for homes and businesses

Surface Forms

metrist singular
metrists plural

Morphology

metrist = meter (transparent) = meter + ist

Clear agentive noun formed from "meter" plus "-ist", referring to a person associated with utility meters.

Etymology

Metrist comes from the old Greek metron meaning 'measure' and the ending -ist meaning 'a person who does something'. So a metrist can also be the worker who reads or fixes your water, gas, or electricity meter and records how much you use.