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meter

 

[ ˈmiːtər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

measurement

A device used for measuring the quantity, extent, or capacity of something. It typically consists of a scale, dial, or digital display.

Synonyms

gauge, indicator, measure

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.
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

A rhythmical pattern of a poem, determined by the number and length of feet in a line.

Synonyms

beat, cadence, rhythm

Examples of usage

  • The poem had a meter of iambic pentameter.
  • She studied the different types of meter used in classical poetry.
Context #3 | Verb

measure

To measure the quantity, extent, or capacity of something using a meter.

Synonyms

gauge, measure, quantify

Examples of usage

  • She metered out the ingredients carefully for the recipe.
  • The electricity company will meter your usage each month.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,552, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.