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“Meeter” or “Meter”

meeter / meter are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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meeter

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

meter m·IY·t·er

  • nounthe basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards).
  • nounany of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity.
  • noun(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse.
  • nounrhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration.
  • verbmeasure with a meter.
  • verbstamp with a meter indicating the postage.
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“meeter”

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“meter”

  • The parking meter was invented by Carl C.…
  • …Tom Blake in 1935.1935 pH meter A pH meter is an…
  • …& 2 recorded for 2 Meter Session (VARA/NPS Holland)
  • …splinters of metal per square meter.
  • …finished 3rd in the 3,000 meter Steeplechase to qualify for the…
  • A postage meter imprints an amount of postage,…
  • …herb growing up to 1 meter tall.
  • …police officer Clinton Riggs.1939 VU meterA VU meter is often included…
  • …H. Byler, in 1935.1935 Parking meter A parking meter is a…
  • …to narrow to around a meter in width, limiting traveling livestock…

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