What does METER mean?

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Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches.

Verb: measure with a meter.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmiː.t̬ɚ/

UK: /ˈmiː.tər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "meter" comes from the Greek word "metron," meaning "measure." It was first used to describe a unit of length in the late 18th century. Today, the meter is the standard unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).

The verb "meter" is used to describe the act of measuring something with a meter, such as measuring the length of a piece of fabric or the distance between two points.

Synonyms:

Measure, gauge, quantify, assess, evaluate

Related Words:

Metre, meted, metes, meths, metis

Example Sentences:

Noun: She measured the length of the room with a meter.

Verb: He carefully metered out the ingredients for the recipe.