meter
noun (1)Definition of meter
(Entry 1 of 6)
1a
: systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm sense 1) in verse:
(1)
: rhythm that continuously repeats a single basic pattern
iambic meter
(2)
: rhythm characterized by regular recurrence of a systematic arrangement of basic patterns in larger figures
ballad meter
b
: a measure or unit of metrical verse
—usually used in combination pentameter
— compare foot sense 4
c
: a fixed metrical pattern : verse form
2
: the basic recurrent rhythmical pattern of note values, accents, and beats per measure in music
meter
noun (2)Definition of meter (Entry 2 of 6)
: one that measures
especially
: an official measurer of commodities
meter
noun (3)Definition of meter (Entry 3 of 6)
: the base unit of length in the International System of Units that is equal to the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in ¹/₂₉₉,₇₉₂,₄₅₈ second or to about 39.37 inches — see Metric System Table
meter
noun (4)Definition of meter (Entry 4 of 6)
1
: an instrument for measuring and sometimes recording the time or amount of something
a parking meter a gas meter
meter
verb
metered;
metering;
meters
Definition of meter (Entry 5 of 6)
1
: to measure by means of a meter
2
: to supply in a measured or regulated amount
3
: to print postal indicia on by means of a postage meter
-meter
noun combining formDefinition of -meter (Entry 6 of 6)
: instrument or means for measuring
barometer
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