meter

noun
UK: /ˈmiːtə(r)/
US: /ˈmiːtər/

  1. A device that measures and records the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water, that is used.

    1. Check the meter to see how much water we used this month.
    2. The gas meter is located outside, near the side of the house, for easy access.

  2. A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.

    1. The table is one meter long, just the right size for the room.
    2. She ran the 100-meter race in record time, beating all competitors easily.

  3. In poetry and music, a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables or notes.

    1. The poem has a simple meter, making it easy to memorize.
    2. The song's meter creates a catchy rhythm that makes you want to dance.

Synonyms

gauge measure rhythm cadence
meter verb

  1. To measure something with a meter or measuring device.

    1. The device can meter the flow of liquid precisely.
    2. They meter the amount of sunlight reaching the plants to optimize growth.

  2. To carefully control or regulate the supply of something.

    1. The machine meters out precise doses of medicine.
    2. The company meters its production output to match consumer demand effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meter" in English means: A device that measures and records the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water, that is used., A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters., In poetry and music, a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables or notes..

The phonetic transcription of "meter" is /ˈmiːtə(r)/ in British English and /ˈmiːtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meter": gauge, measure, rhythm, cadence.

Example usage of "meter": "Check the meter to see how much water we used this month.". More examples on the page.