metered

verb

past tense of meter
as in measured

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  1. measured
  2. dispensed
  3. administered
  4. prorated
  5. divided
  6. distributed
  7. allotted
  8. apportioned
Verb
  • The food measured 52 degrees, time/temperature cooling not met.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of measured
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  • The prescriptions were then taken to Striderite Pharmacy, where Yusuf and other pharmacy employees dispensed the medication to Llerena.
    — 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 dispensed
Verb
  • He was pronounced dead about 10 minutes after the lethal injection was administered.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Food and Drug Administration in September 2025 approved the subcutaneous form of Keytruda, which is considered a more convenient version because it is administered under the skin in minutes.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of administered
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  • Full refund before your first privacy report, then prorated based on unused time in the subscription.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Awards for short-term training will likely be prorated for the program's length.
    — Cory Turner, NPR, 10 June 2026
Definition of prorated
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  • And so the record is divided between tracks that capture the rush of losing yourself in a sea of bodies and the pain of being caught out at last call with no one to return home to.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Yet Perrette and Decker’s meaty roles still leave gaps – slightly lower down the international chain, questions remain over how territories are divided up and who looks after what.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of divided
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  • Leo also called for a ceasefire to allow for food and medical assistance to be distributed in the region, as well as the safe evacuation of civilians.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Like his hit debut, Ghosts will be distributed by Focus Features.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of distributed
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  • Aldridge was only allotted 15 minutes with the famous singer, and was inspired by old photo booth pictures of Warhol.
    — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Edmonton has allotted $37 million to its top three players, which ranks second in hockey.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of allotted
Verb
  • The company generally denied the allegations and asserted that any damages should be apportioned among the parties and other potentially responsible parties.
    — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Whether blame should be apportioned to Darden, private equity, or hedge funds, Red Lobster is still dealing with the repercussions of the deal.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of apportioned
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“Metered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metered. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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