Wattmeter (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument for measuring in watts the flow of power in an electrical circuit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engineer used a wattmeter to measure the power consumption of the new appliance.
- A wattmeter is a simple and effective tool for monitoring energy usage in a household.
- To calibrate the device, the technician connected a wattmeter to the electrical circuit.
- By attaching a wattmeter to the motor, the researcher could measure its power output.
- Technicians installed a wattmeter to track the energy used by the machinery in the factory.