Meaning & use
Meterman
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A person whose job is to read, install, or maintain utility meters, such as those for gas, water, or electricity.
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The meterman came by to check the water usage for the quarter.
Before smart meters existed, a meterman would visit each house monthly to record the readings.
A note on using this word
The role has become increasingly rare as utility companies switch to remotely read smart meters.
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meter reader
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