meter in German
meter in German is meter, Messgerät, Versmaß — meter means a device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
meter in German
meter
Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Messgerät
A device that measures things.
Versmaß
US standard spelling of metre (“the rhythm or measure in language”).
Metrum
US standard spelling of metre (“the rhythm or measure in language”).
Silbenmaß
US standard spelling of metre (“the rhythm or measure in language”).
What does "meter" mean?
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noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
"The water meter in our cellar shows how much we use each month."
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verb To measure or control the amount of something using such a device.
"The charity meters its donations carefully so that supplies last through the winter."
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meter in a sentence
- The water meter in our cellar shows how much we use each month.
- The engineer came to read the electricity meter.
- The charity meters its donations carefully so that supplies last through the winter.
- Some councils meter household water use to encourage people to waste less.
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What is "meter" in German?
"meter" in German is meter, Messgerät, Versmaß. meter means: A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
How do you use "meter" in a sentence?
Example: "The water meter in our cellar shows how much we use each month." In German, "meter" is meter, Messgerät, Versmaß.
Are there other ways to say "meter" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "meter": meter, Messgerät, Versmaß, Metrum, Silbenmaß.
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