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meter

noun
  1. any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
  2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
    time
  3. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
    measure
  4. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
    m
verb
  1. measure with a meter
    “meter the flow of water”
  2. stamp with a meter indicating the postage
    “meter the mail”