Mõõturitelt

Mõõturitelt is an Estonian term that translates to "from the meters" or "off the meters." It most commonly refers to a situation where an expense or resource is not being measured or accounted for by traditional metering systems. This can have various implications depending on the context.

In the context of utility services like electricity or water, "mõõturitelt" might imply usage that is not being formally tracked by a meter. This could occur in situations where meters are faulty, have been bypassed, or are absent. Such unmetered usage can lead to inaccuracies in billing, potential revenue loss for utility providers, and sometimes even safety concerns. Regulatory bodies often have strict guidelines to ensure all service usage is metered.

The term can also be used more broadly to describe resources or efforts that are not quantifiable or easily measured. For instance, if someone contributes significantly to a project but their contribution isn't easily captured in a metric, one might say their effort is "mõõturitelt." This suggests a qualitative rather than quantitative assessment. In economic discussions, it might refer to informal economic activities that are not recorded in official statistics. The core idea is a departure from systematic, metered measurement.