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1. | [ noun ] the basic unit of length adopted under the System International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) | |
Synonyms: | m metre | |
Related terms: | metric_linear_unit decameter decimeter | |
2. | [ noun ] any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity | |
Related terms: | measuring_instrument voltmeter galvanometer gas_meter electrometer radiometer odometer ohmmeter electric_meter postage_meter radiometer magnetometer taximeter speedometer reflectometer fluxmeter water_meter volumeter ammeter | |
3. | [ verb ] measure with a meter | |
Examples: | "meter the flow of water" |
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Related terms: | quantify | |
4. | [ noun ] (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
Synonyms: | measure cadence metre beat | |
Related terms: | poetic_rhythm common_measure scansion metrical_foot catalexis prosody | |
5. | [ verb ] stamp with a meter indicating the postage | |
Examples: | "meter the mail" |
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Related terms: | stamp | |
6. | [ noun ] (music) rhythm as given by division into parts of equal time | |
Synonyms: | time metre | |
Related terms: | rhythmicity | |
Similar spelling: |
meeter Meder metier meteor Meader Metoyer Metayer metro metre Meador |