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Meter
01
the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters
Example
The length of the room is 5 meters.
The fabric was sold by the meter at the textile store.
02
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
03
rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
04
the arrangement of unstressed and stressed syllables in a verse that produces the rhythm
to meter
01
to measure something using a device designed for measuring a particular quantity such as length, volume, or electricity
Transitive: to meter a quantity
Example
The technician is metering the internet speed to ensure it meets the desired level.
The scientist will meter the volume of the liquid using a graduated cylinder.
02
to apply a postage mark or label to an item using a postage meter
Transitive: to meter a package or letter
Example
You can meter the envelopes to save time when sending out bulk letters.
The company decided to meter their packages instead of buying stamps.
