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short metre

British

noun

a stanza form, used esp for hymns, consisting of four lines, the third of which has eight syllables, while the rest have six

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Even so, you're probably going to end up getting one of these smart meters at some stage.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

That figure has improved, with nine of 10 smart meters now connecting properly from 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Those dynamic tariffs, and other "smart tariffs" will arrive out alongside new smart meters.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Smart meters could also help consumers save money directly by cutting bills – but only if they're willing to make real changes to how and when they use power, alongside their new smart meters.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Customers with working smart meters do not need to submit a reading as their bill is calculated automatically.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

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