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CHECK UTILITY [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metering Instruments
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

Some properties have just one water meter to service multiple residences. This [setup] is common in older blocks of units or apartments. For this type of property, the usage charges for all residences are split evenly among occupants(regardless of individual usage) because [a utility service provider doesn’t] know how much water each residence is using. A check meter is an additional meter [that a utility service provider] can install so that [a property owner will] have visibility of [their] property's [utility] usage, and [they will] only pay for what [they] use.

OBS

check metre: The use of the term "metre" in this designation is incorrect, as "metre" designates either a unit of measurement or a metrical group. The term "meter" refers to a measuring instrument.

Key term(s)
  • check metre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
  • Appareils de mesure

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
CONT

After you’ve checked the windshield wipers, check the rear wiper too if your vehicle has a rear wiper system. Many sport utility vehicles, vans, minivans, station wagons, hatchbacks and fastbacks do. After all, it's just as important to see what's behind you when backing up in the rain as it is to see what's ahead.

CONT

The rear wiper often gets forgotten, but in tough driving conditions this is where the rain and dirt build up, and it is vital you have a clear rear view.

Key term(s)
  • rear window wiper
  • back window wiper

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
CONT

[...] une 4 et une 5CV, cette dernière étant la plus puissante, la mieux équipée avec, entre autres, un essuie-vitre de lunette arrière.

OBS

Pluriel : des essuie-glaces.

OBS

essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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