meter
//ˈmiːtər//
Noun
meterSingular
metersPlural
1
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches.
The swimming pool is 50 meters long.
Synonym
Noun
meterSingular
metersPlural
1
A device that measures and records the quantity, degree, or rate of something, such as electricity, gas, or water usage.
The electricity meter shows how much power we have used this month.
Synonym
Noun
meterSingular
metersPlural
1
The rhythmic pattern or arrangement of syllables in poetry, determined by the number and type of feet in a line.
The poet carefully chose the meter to create a musical rhythm in the verse.
Synonym
Verb
1
To measure or regulate something using a meter or similar device.
The utility company meters the water usage for each household.