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me·ter3

meter3

 
 
pronunciation:
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part of speech: noun
definition: A meter is a device that measures distance, speed, time, quantity, or degree.
A car has a meter that shows how fast the car is going. It's called a "speedometer."A parking meter is a device that measures time, and it shows how much time a driver can keep parking in a certain spot without paying more money.
 
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