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meter
noun
verb
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- M
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- ETE
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈmitəɹ
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
noun
rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
noun
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
noun
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
verb
measure with a meter
“meter the flow of water”
verb
stamp with a meter indicating the postage
“meter the mail”
In context
Example Sentences
meter the flow of water
meter the mail
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