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Meaning of meter
A device for measuring the quantity of something, especially a fluid or a flow of electricity.
Etymology of meter
The word "meter" comes from the Old French "metre", which is derived from the Latin "metrum", meaning "measure".
The Latin "metrum" is also related to the Greek "metron", meaning "measure".
The word "meter" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a device for measuring quantities.
Synonyms
gauge
measure
scale
yardstick
benchmark
standard
indicator
index
criterion
rule
norm
guideline
yard
rod
ruler
caliper
micrometer
odometer
speedometer
tachometer
counter
monitor
detector
sensor
probe
metering device
measuring device
measuring instrument
measuring rod
measuring tape
measuring stick
measuring system
calibrator
comparator
gauge meter
measurement device
metric meter
Definitions
- A device for measuring the quantity of something, especially a fluid or a flow of electricity.
- A rhythmic pattern of sounds or movements, especially in music or poetry.
- A unit of measurement, especially in poetry, equal to the length of a foot.
Usage Examples
- The water meter showed that we had used 100 gallons of water this month.
- The poem was written in a strict meter, with eight syllables per line.
- The electricity meter was spinning rapidly, indicating a high usage of power.
Antonyms
immeasurability
incommensurability
uncertainty
unpredictability
irregularity
disorder
chaos
randomness
arbitrariness
capriciousness
inconsistency
variability
fluctuation
instability
uncertainty principle
unpredictability theory
disorderliness
irregularity
nonuniformity
nonstandardization