Noun
/wɑːtˌmiːtər/
A wattmeter is an electrical instrument used to measure the electrical power (in watts) of a circuit or the performance of electrical devices. It is primarily utilized in both residential and industrial settings to monitor power consumption, thereby helping in energy management and efficiency analysis.
The term wattmeter is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions pertaining to electrical engineering, energy management, and physics. In technical fields, it tends to be used more often in written formats, such as manuals and specifications.
Электрик использовал ваттметр, чтобы проверить потребление энергии кондиционером.
In order to better understand our power usage, we installed a wattmeter in our home.
Чтобы лучше понять наше потребление энергии, мы установили ваттметр в нашем доме.
The laboratory employed a wattmeter to measure the output of the generators accurately.
While "wattmeter" is a specific technical term and not frequently found in idiomatic expressions, it is worth noting that the measurement of power can overlap with various expressions related to efficiency and energy.
"Следить за ваттметром" означает тщательно контролировать потребление энергии.
"Running on full wattmeter" refers to operating at maximum power or capacity.
"Работать на полном ваттметре" означает работать на максимальной мощности или производительности.
"Adjust the wattmeter settings" signifies making changes to optimize or balance usage.
"Отрегулировать настройки ваттметра" означает вносить изменения для оптимизации или балансировки использования.
"Wattmeter readings" represent key indicators in energy audits and assessments.
The word wattmeter is a compound of "watt," named after the Scottish inventor James Watt, who made significant improvements to the steam engine, and "meter," which originates from the Greek word "metron," meaning measure.