submeter verb 2adjective 1noun 1forms 3 verb2 •To install a submeter for.“The submetering program is intended to help conserve energy, which is something that we remain committed to,” he said. — 2009 •To charge for electricity usage measured by a submeter. adjective1 •On a scale based on units smaller than meters. noun1 •A utility meter, especially for electricity, that allows for the monitoring of usage on a portion of a distribution network, especially not owned by a utility, past a main meter. formssubmetered · submetering · submeters