Positive-displacement meter:

The displacement of a fixed volume of fluid may be accomplished by the action of reciprocating or oscillating pistons, rotating vanes or buckets, rotating disks, or tanks or other vessels that automatically fill and empty.

Also called a volume meter or volumeter.

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