Meter

/ˈmiː.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A standard unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.

The length of the room is five meters.

An instrument for measuring and recording the quantity, degree, or rate of something.

We used a water meter to check our usage.

A device that measures and indicates the amount of electricity, gas, or water consumed.

The electricity meter showed an increase in usage this month.

verb

To measure with a meter or to provide a measurement.

Please meter the distance accurately before proceeding.

From the Greek 'metron', meaning measure.

meter reader

A person who reads a meter, especially for utilities.

meter stick

A measuring stick that is one meter long.

speedometer

An instrument for measuring the speed of a vehicle.

centimeter

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

kilometer

A metric unit of length equal to one thousand meters.

thermometer

An instrument for measuring temperature.

A unit of measurement.

Throw me that meter stick.

Refers to a measure of delivery or impact.

That was a solid meter on your pitch.