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noun

ˈmē-tər

Definition of meter

as in rhythm

the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity the poem's heavy meter is meant to reinforce the atmosphere of gloom

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verb

as in to measure

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Noun

The rooms Cool, spacious, and with color schemes that reflect the desertscape outside, the villas are generously sized (between 77 and 240 square meters) with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 And in Patagonia, a 26-meter (85-foot), 70-ton statue of Messi kneeling with the World Cup trophy has towered over passing motorists since June. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

The dialysis unit’s pumps push the blood through the cartridge, while its sensors balance fluid, watch circuit pressures for safety, and automatically meter the anticoagulant that keeps the blood from clotting along the way. — Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026 Currently on Kickstarter, the LMW-V1 is the result of co-designer Rich Soler’s frustration with learning how to convert manual metering into aperture and shutter speed settings while trying to balance work, family and friend commitments. — Shirl Leigh may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meter

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Noun

Adjust to their method, and the minor shifts in texture or rhythm start to feel epochal.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
After her brief talk, the music starts up — an ethereal, energetic mix of electronica, African rhythms and pop — and the circle dissolves into free-form dance.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rhythm

Verb

LEDs send light through the fibers, while sensors at their opposite ends measure the output.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Sitting in a talk at a local conference, Carleton learned about circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), which cancer cells release into the bloodstream and can be measured to survey tumor growth.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of measure

Noun

Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Myers was always drawn to blues artists like Charlie Patton and others who sang in a cadence that felt, to him, like poetry to music.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of cadence

Verb

Guillen acknowledges that part of the promotion’s success could be driven by value as well as portioning.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Try portioning 1 ounce of whole almonds, about 23 of them, into a small container, rather than eating the nuts straight from a bag to avoid overeating them.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of portion

Verb

In May, a federal appeals court granted Louisiana’s request to reinstate a nationwide requirement that mifepristone be dispensed in person.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
The agency has repeatedly reaffirmed the pill’s safety and effectiveness over the years, in addition to easing a number of restrictions on the drug, including dropping a requirement that it be dispensed in person.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispense

Verb

But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
He was dealt to the Knicks on draft night and shortly after signed his first two-way contract with that organization.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of deal

Verb

To try to ease tensions during loud stretches of construction, Zuckerberg’s staff handed out gifts like noise-canceling headphones.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Choi, serving on a jury for the first time, said a good film is one that poses questions instead of handing out answers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

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