Definition of Meter

Noun

• rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
  metre time
• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  metre measure beat cadence
• any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
  
• the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
  metre - m

Verb

• stamp with a meter indicating the postage
  "meter the mail"
  
• measure with a meter
  "meter the flow of water"
  

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