meteringn.

Brit.

/ˈmiːt(ə)rɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈmidərɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: meter n.³, -ing suffix¹; meter v.², -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: In early use < meter n.³ + -ing suffix¹ In later use probably < meter v.² + -ing suffix¹.

The action of meter v.²; the measurement, supply, or regulation of something by means of a meter (frequently attributive). Also: the provision of meters.

ΚΠ

1839 Rep. Comm. Caledonian & Crinan Canals 76 in Parl. Papers III. 76 If there are two men whose regular business it is to attend to those locks, they would not be sufficient by night to see that the metering was properly done.

1892 W. G. Kent Water Meter Introd. p. v It is particularly hoped that this little book will prove of service to those who, without previous deliberate study of the art of metering, may happen to be placed in charge of waterworks or water-distribution.

1913 Wireless World May 93/2 We must take a point just behind the metering-point..as the beginning of the plant essential to the particular system under consideration.

1934 Jrnl. Inst. Electr. Engineers 75 594/1 Is it proposed to meter the 3-minute charge as soon as the called subscriber answers..or to defer metering?

1935 Economist 7 Dec. 1143/1 The development of the hand-operated metering pump affixed to an underground tank at garages..revolutionised the service of distribution.

1959 Daily Tel. 24 Dec. 6/2 To improve off-street parking by general metering of the kerbs.

1973 Country Life 20 Sept. 826/1 Full aperture metering gives you a bright clear image of the subject... The FD range consists of fully automatic metering lenses.

1987 K. Corbett in J. Bu'Lock & B. Kristiansen Basic Biotechnol. xvi. 441 Addition of nutrients may be made by metering pumps, flow meters or burettes.

1998 Town & Country Planning 67 Apr. 125/1 Measures such as the extension of metering, improved tariff structures, [etc.].

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	metering
释义	meteringn. Brit. /ˈmiːt(ə)rɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmidərɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: meter n.³, -ing suffix¹; meter v.², -ing suffix¹. Etymology: In early use < meter n.³ + -ing suffix¹ In later use probably < meter v.² + -ing suffix¹. The action of meter v.²; the measurement, supply, or regulation of something by means of a meter (frequently attributive). Also: the provision of meters. ΚΠ 1839 Rep. Comm. Caledonian & Crinan Canals 76 in Parl. Papers III. 76 If there are two men whose regular business it is to attend to those locks, they would not be sufficient by night to see that the metering was properly done. 1892 W. G. Kent Water Meter Introd. p. v It is particularly hoped that this little book will prove of service to those who, without previous deliberate study of the art of metering, may happen to be placed in charge of waterworks or water-distribution. 1913 Wireless World May 93/2 We must take a point just behind the metering-point..as the beginning of the plant essential to the particular system under consideration. 1934 Jrnl. Inst. Electr. Engineers 75 594/1 Is it proposed to meter the 3-minute charge as soon as the called subscriber answers..or to defer metering? 1935 Economist 7 Dec. 1143/1 The development of the hand-operated metering pump affixed to an underground tank at garages..revolutionised the service of distribution. 1959 Daily Tel. 24 Dec. 6/2 To improve off-street parking by general metering of the kerbs. 1973 Country Life 20 Sept. 826/1 Full aperture metering gives you a bright clear image of the subject... The FD range consists of fully automatic metering lenses. 1987 K. Corbett in J. Bu'Lock & B. Kristiansen Basic Biotechnol. xvi. 441 Addition of nutrients may be made by metering pumps, flow meters or burettes. 1998 Town & Country Planning 67 Apr. 125/1 Measures such as the extension of metering, improved tariff structures, [etc.]. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1839
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