Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtər/

Definitions of meter

noun a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches

Example Sentences

A1 I need a meter to measure the length of this room.

A2 The taxi driver told me the fare based on the meter reading.

B1 The electricity meter needs to be checked regularly to monitor usage.

B2 The scientist used a sophisticated meter to analyze the chemical composition of the sample.

C1 The parking meter only accepts coins, not credit cards.

C2 The precision of the instrument was so high that it could measure down to the nanometer scale.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 She can meter the ingredients for the recipe.

A2 He meters the distance he runs every day.

B1 The scientist meters the amount of chemicals used in the experiment.

B2 The engineer meters the flow of water through the pipes.

C1 The researcher meters the level of pollution in the river.

C2 The technician meters the energy consumption of the building.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 The meter stick is one meter long.

A2 She measured the room with a meter tape.

B1 The meter reading showed a significant increase in energy usage.

B2 The scientist used a sophisticated meter device to analyze the data.

C1 The metered parking system in the city is very efficient.

C2 The high-tech metering equipment provided accurate measurements for the experiment.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 She walked meter by meter to make sure she didn't miss anything.

A2 He measured the room meter by meter to determine how much paint he needed.

B1 The marathon runner paced himself carefully, running meter by meter to conserve energy.

B2 The scientist carefully analyzed the data, examining it meter by meter for any anomalies.

C1 The surveyor meticulously surveyed the land, measuring it meter by meter for accurate mapping.

C2 The architect designed the building with precision, ensuring that each detail was considered meter by meter.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 Can you pass me that meter?

A2 She uses a meter to measure the length of the room.

B1 The meter is broken, so we need to get it fixed.

B2 The meter they installed is not accurate, we need to replace it.

C1 The meter reading showed a significant increase in energy consumption.

C2 The meter on the wall is a smart device that can be controlled remotely.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 The book is on the meter.

A2 She placed the vase meter the table.

B1 The cat jumped meter the fence.

B2 The painting was hung meter the wall.

C1 The airplane flew meter the clouds.

C2 The train traveled meter the countryside.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new ruler and a meter of fabric for my sewing project.

A2 I can't decide whether to measure in inches or meters for this project.

B1 The distance between the two cities is about 200 kilometers, which is equivalent to 0.2 meters.

B2 You can use a measuring tape to accurately meter the length of the room.

C1 The scientist used a sophisticated laser meter to measure the speed of light.

C2 The construction company had to install a new water meter to accurately measure usage.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Meter! I can't believe how far we have walked.

A2 Meter by meter, we are getting closer to the finish line.

B1 Meter, can you pass me that tool over there?

B2 I need to measure this room in square meters. Meter, can you help me?

C1 Meter! That was a close call on the road.

C2 With precise measurements down to the millimeter, we were able to build the perfect structure.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I need a meter of fabric to make a new dress.

A2 She measured the room with a meter stick to see if the furniture would fit.

B1 The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.

B2 The gas meter outside the house needs to be checked regularly to ensure accurate readings.

C1 The scientist used a sophisticated laser interferometer to measure the distance with extreme precision in nanometers.

C2 The marathon runner broke the world record by completing the race in just over two hours, averaging a pace of under 5 minutes per mile.

Examples of meter in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a sophisticated meter to measure the energy levels of the experiment.

informal Can you pass me the meter so I can check the distance?

slang I need to grab my meter to see if this shirt will fit me.

figurative She has a keen meter for detecting insincerity in others.

Grammatical Forms of meter

past tense

metered

plural

meters

comparative

more metered

superlative

most metered

present tense

meter

future tense

will meter

perfect tense

have metered

continuous tense

is metering

singular

meter

positive degree

meter

infinitive

to meter

gerund

metering

participle

metered

Origin and Evolution of meter

First Known Use: 1797 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'meter' comes from the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of measurement, the word 'meter' has evolved to also refer to a device that measures something, such as a parking meter, and in the field of music to denote a unit of rhythm.