METER

(noun) any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
The driver turned on the meter as soon as I got into the taxi. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
synonyms : metre , time
The traditional Western African drumming style has a very complex meter. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
synonyms : beat , cadence , measure , metre
The musician was trying out different meters. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
synonyms : m , metre
She purchased two meters of cloth for a new dress. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) measure with a meter
"meter the flow of water"
The municipal corporation has decided to meter the flow of water. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) stamp with a meter indicating the postage
"meter the mail"
The postmen were busy metering the mail. -added by naila_inlas

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