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noun

ˈmē-tər How to pronounce meter (audio)
Definition of meternext
as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity the poem's heavy meter is meant to reinforce the atmosphere of gloom

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verb

as in to measure

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Recent Examples of meter
Noun
That unexpected survival prompted SpaceX to engage in an ambitious recovery effort that included towing the 171-foot (52 meter) stage though rough seas over the course of 24 days. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Reuters earlier reported on the cancellation of the NEOM stadium, which was envisaged as being on the roof of The Line, a 500-meter-tall skyscraper. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way. — Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026 Currently on Kickstarter, the LMW-V1 is the result of co-designer Rich Soler’s frustration with learning how to convert manual metering into aperture and shutter speed settings while trying to balance work, family and friend commitments. — Shirl Leigh may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meter
  1. rhythm
  2. measure
  3. cadence
  4. portion
  5. dispense
  6. deal
  7. split
  8. hand out
Noun
  • Further instances of moderate flooding are likely during Monday’s high tides and a similar rhythm of issues will continue through at least midweek.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences True to the unhurried rhythm of the avenue, The Warbler provides a complimentary daily streetcar pass, one of the great pleasures of visiting and living in the Crescent City.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhythm
Verb
  • Engagement is often seen as a metric about sentiment that can be measured and tracked, but is treated as something employees bring—or fail to bring—to their jobs.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Testing sensors on canisters During the INL demonstration, researchers installed optical fibers outside a mock nuclear fuel canister and tested several arrangements to measure acoustic vibrations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • In her eyes, a speedy race and a seamless podcast have a common thread — cadence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Following the first two episodes, Rushmore will move to a bi-weekly release cadence.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cadence
Verb
  • This gift set pairs the grinder with Piper’s 50/50 blend of black and red peppercorns, portioned into four individual packets to ensure the spices stay fresh.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Guillen acknowledges that part of the promotion’s success could be driven by value as well as portioning.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Verb
  • Despite those circumstances, Yusuf continued dispensing oxycodone to Llerena, according to the factual proffer.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Studio 1 tracks the amount dispensed to estimate how much remains.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • Last night, Dave Roberts left Blake Snell in a bit too long, even though Snell was dealing.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Balance became an issue as the two tried to get leverage to deal a knockout blow.
    — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal
Verb
  • The airport’s revenue share would drop from 60% to 55%, with the five airlines splitting the remaining 45% of revenue.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Denmark's defense intelligence service specifically warned Russia could use such tactics to split the NATO alliance.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Oscar-winning actress Jessie Buckley and Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie handed out this year’s BFI & Chanel Filmmaker Awards during an opulent ceremony at London’s Claridge’s Hotel on Wednesday.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The awards were handed out tonight at an imposing ceremony at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Odeon cinema.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hand out

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