Meter: meaning, definitions and examples
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meter
[ ˈmiːtər ]
measurement
A device used for measuring the quantity, extent, or capacity of something. It typically consists of a scale, dial, or digital display.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The meter showed that the room temperature was 25 degrees Celsius.
- The gas meter indicated that we were running low on fuel.
poetry
A rhythmical pattern of a poem, determined by the number and length of feet in a line.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The poem had a meter of iambic pentameter.
- She studied the different types of meter used in classical poetry.
Translations
Translations of the word "meter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 metro
🇮🇳 मीटर
🇩🇪 Meter
🇮🇩 meter
🇺🇦 метр
🇵🇱 metr
🇯🇵 メートル
🇫🇷 mètre
🇪🇸 metro
🇹🇷 metre
🇰🇷 미터
🇸🇦 متر
🇨🇿 metr
🇸🇰 meter
🇨🇳 米
🇸🇮 meter
🇮🇸 metri
🇰🇿 метр
🇬🇪 მეტრი
🇦🇿 metr
🇲🇽 metro
Word origin
The word 'meter' has its origins in the Greek word 'metron', which means 'measure'. The concept of measurement has been essential throughout human history, from ancient civilizations using physical standards to modern scientific instruments. The term 'meter' is widely used in various fields such as science, technology, and everyday life to quantify and assess different parameters. It reflects our continuous need to understand and quantify the world around us.
See also: centimeter, metronome, micrometer, micronometer.