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meter

UK
/ˈmiːtə/
US
/ˈmiːtər/
meternoun
meters
pl
UK
/ˈmiːtə/
US
/ˈmiːtər/
Translations
compteurAppareil de mesure ; en particulier pour les consommations ou les frais.
The gas meter showed that we had used more energy this month.
Le compteur de gaz indiquait que nous avions consommé plus d’énergie ce mois-ci.
mètreEn poésie, mesure rythmique.
The poem was written in iambic meter.
Le poème était écrit en mètre iambique.
mètreUnité de longueur du système métrique.
The room is five meters long.
La pièce mesure cinq mètres de long.
Definitions
A device that measures and records the quantity, degree, or rate of something.
The gas meter showed that we had used more energy this month.
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
The room is five meters long.
The rhythm of a piece of poetry, determined by the number and length of feet in a line.
The poem was written in iambic meter.
A device in a taxi that measures the distance traveled and calculates the fare.
The taxi driver turned on the meter as soon as we started the journey.
Synonyms
gauge
scale
measure
instrument
measuring device
meterverb
metered
Past Simple
metered
Past Participle
metering
Gerund
UK
/ˈmiːtə/
US
/ˈmiːtər/
Translations
doserDistribuer en quantités mesurées.
The machine is designed to meter out the exact amount of liquid needed for each batch.
La machine est conçue pour doser exactement la quantité de liquide nécessaire pour chaque lot.
mesurerEmployer un compteur pour mesurer ou réguler.
The technician will meter the gas to ensure there are no leaks.
Le technicien mesurera le gaz à l’aide d’un compteur afin de s’assurer qu’il n’y a pas de fuites.
Definitions
To measure or regulate the flow of a substance, such as gas or electricity, using a meter.
The technician will meter the gas to ensure there are no leaks.
To supply or distribute in measured amounts.
The machine is designed to meter out the exact amount of liquid needed for each batch.
Synonyms
evaluate
assess
calculate
gauge
measure
meteradjective
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/ˈmiːtə/
US
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Attributive noun use (e.g., ‘meter reading’, ‘meter box’)
Translations
de compteurS’emploie devant un nom pour désigner un appareil de mesure.
The technician inspected the meter box for signs of damage.
Le technicien a inspecté le boîtier de compteur à la recherche de signes de dommages.
Definitions
Relating to or used for a measuring device, appearing before another noun.
The technician inspected the meter box for signs of damage.
Synonyms
metrical
metric
measured
rhythmic
cadenced
regular
patterned
meterpast participle
Definitions
Supplied, dispensed, or controlled by means of a meter.
Metered parking spaces line both sides of the street.
metergerund / present participle
Definitions
Involving or performing measurement or regulation, especially of flow or quantity.
A metering pump delivers precise amounts of chemical into the water.
meteadjective

meter

Comp.

meter
Comp.
metest
Super.
Archaic; variant of ‘meet’ meaning ‘fitting, suitable’.
Translations
convenableSens archaïque : « approprié, juste, décent ».
It is mete and right so to do.
Il est convenable et juste d'agir ainsi.
Additional translations
appropriéSens archaïque ou soutenu.
Definitions
(archaic) Fitting, proper, suitable.
It is mete and right so to do.
metenoun
Definitions
A boundary or limit of a piece of land, esp. as described in a legal document.
The deed specifies the metes of the property along the river.
meteverb
Definitions
To distribute or allot something according to a judgment or standard, often followed by the particle “out”.
The committee meted out funds to the various relief agencies.
(archaic) To measure or ascertain by measuring.
The surveyor carefully meted the length of the field.
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