lõpparvesti
Lõpparvesti is an Estonian term that translates to "final counter" or "end meter." It generally refers to a device used to measure the total consumption or output of something, often at the end of a process or system. In the context of utilities, a lõpparvesti is commonly understood as a utility meter, such as an electricity meter, water meter, or gas meter, installed at the point of consumption. These meters record the cumulative usage of a particular resource over time. The data collected by a lõpparvesti is crucial for billing purposes, allowing utility providers to charge customers based on their actual consumption. Beyond utilities, the concept of a lõpparvesti can also be applied in industrial settings to measure the total quantity of a product manufactured or the total amount of a raw material used. Its primary function is to provide a definitive and final measurement at a designated endpoint. The accuracy and reliability of a lõpparvesti are important to ensure fair and transparent accounting of resources.