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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
Anger grew among staff of the 330-meter (1,083-foot) iconic landmark after management told employees that female workers should not be in contact with the delegation from Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The four-meter-long veil, which was intricately embroidered with crystals and micro-beads forming star constellations, was a nod to Dove’s middle name, Celeste. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 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
  • Adjust to their method, and the minor shifts in texture or rhythm start to feel epochal.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • After her brief talk, the music starts up — an ethereal, energetic mix of electronica, African rhythms and pop — and the circle dissolves into free-form dance.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhythm
Verb
  • Second-quarter sales in the region, measured in hours, were up more than 68% year over year.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • By this gauge, policing’s proximity to the aesthetic field can be measured by its distance from the law.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of measure
Noun
  • Stratolaunch said the additional capacity will help reduce scheduling constraints and support a higher flight cadence.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There is an art to stylizing a position of interrogation in excess of its biomechanics, an art to how lockstep beats a cadence while a unit swells into an enveloping arc.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cadence
Verb
  • 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
  • Try portioning 1 ounce of whole almonds, about 23 of them, into a small container, rather than eating the nuts straight from a bag to avoid overeating them.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Verb
  • The data feed will carry the details of every transaction, including what was dispensed, how much was dispensed, and how it was covered.
    — John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Once activated, the malware sends a command directing the ATM to dispense cash without debiting a customer’s account.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispense
Verb
  • The latest homeless count showed an increase in the number of people living on the street, dealing a setback to a mayor who staked her reputation on the issue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • These were poems that dealt directly with the execution of friends and associates of Wyatt’s, including Anne Boleyn.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal
Verb
  • This natural process splits water molecules and steadily produces pure hydrogen gas within the surrounding rock formations.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The two began dating in 2021 following Giancola’s split from ex-fiancé Christian Biscardi.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of split
Verb
  • Singer is president and CEO at Los Angeles’ Children’s Institute, the organization handing out the recognition.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There are likely to be seismic ramifications when sanctions are eventually handed out to City, with a whole range of punishments on the table — including expulsion from the Premier League.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hand out

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