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Meaning of 'meter' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Meter [ n.]
- One who, or that which, metes or measures. See Coal-meter.
- An instrument for measuring, and usually for recording automatically, the quantity measured.
- A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it.
- Alt. of Metre

Meaning of 'meter' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . meter [ v]
Meaning (1):
- measure with a meter
Example in sentence:
  • meter the flow of water
Meaning (2):
- stamp with a meter indicating the postage
Example in sentence:
  • meter the mail

Nearby Words:

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