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meter — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gauge verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
  • meter noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
  • metre noun The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to about 39.4 inches.

Senses

meter is used for these senses in English:

  • meter Used to form the names of measuring devices.
  • gauge A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
  • gauge Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
  • metre The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

gauge — full definition

  1. verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
  2. verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
  3. noun An instrument used for measuring, or the standard measurement itself (such as the thickness of wire or sheet metal, or the diameter of a shotgun barrel).

meter — full definition

  1. noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
  2. verb To measure or control the amount of something using such a device.

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