me·ter 3 (mētər)
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Tweet n. 1. Any of various devices designed to measure time, distance, speed, or intensity or indicate and record or regulate the amount or volume, as of the flow of a gas or an electric current. 2. A postage meter. 3. A parking meter. tr.v. me·tered, me·ter·ing, me·ters 1. To measure with a meter: meter a flow of water. 2. To supply in a measured or regulated amount: metered the allotted gasoline to each vehicle. 3. To imprint with postage or other revenue stamps by means of a postage meter or similar device: metering bulk mail. 4. To provide with a parking meter or parking meters: meter parking spaces. [From -METER.] |
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