metering
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈmitɝɪŋ// UK //mˈiːtəɹɪŋ// me·ter·ing
v. measuring the amount of something, like water or electricity, as it is used. It also describes the process of controlling how much of a substance is released at a specific time.
v. the process of measuring the quantity of a substance or resource as it is consumed or released. Often used in technical contexts to describe the regulation of flow rates or the recording of usage data.
The city is installing new water metering to save money.
Advanced metering allows the utility company to track exactly how much electricity each household uses during peak hours.
The chemical reaction requires precise metering of the reagents to ensure the catalyst remains active without causing an uncontrolled chain reaction.