Used in a Sentence

meters

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for meters.

Editorial note

In addition, he removed about 80 meters of the Parthenon frieze; the 50 meters that were left are also still extant.

Examples13
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A device that measures things.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of meters gathered in one view.

noun

A device that measures things.

noun

A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.

noun

(dated) One who metes or measures.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for meters.

noun

A device that measures things.

noun

A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.

noun

(dated) One who metes or measures.

noun

(American spelling) A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it.

Example sentences

1

In addition, he removed about 80 meters of the Parthenon frieze; the 50 meters that were left are also still extant.

2

As you describe, your child can make it a few meters away from the side of the pool.

3

Like if velocity was meters per second, and distance was meters, since the velocity update occurs for one second, we can compare the two.

4

Assuming a height of 2 meters, you could operate a very dim 2 watt led light for 17 minutes.

5

Usually not even after watching him the first few meters swim (and thus limiting the possible area to watch).

6

Crank and pedal based power meters usually dont give accurate power readings when used with oval chainrings.

7

The basic premise is you put in half moon banks every n 100 meters.

8

First I recognize you said maybe, but the range would need to be much larger than 100 meters.

9

Maybe only a hundred meters of range, but they're going to need to be able to see details down to power lines.

10

E = mass x 9.81 x height So a 10kg mass at 2 meters can (@ 100% efficiency) provide 196 joules of energy.

11

And 100 meters assuming approach of a stationary object would provide just over 4 seconds for the drone to respond and avoid the object.

12

As far as I know big trucks have meters that monitor how long you have been driving (at what speed).

Quote examples

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The bright red bridge spans 90 meters and was designed by Adriaan Geuze of the architectural firm West 8" Coincidentally, Amsterdam can be considered the birthplace of Python, where Guido used to work at the Center for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI).

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use meters in a sentence?

In addition, he removed about 80 meters of the Parthenon frieze; the 50 meters that were left are also still extant.

What does meters mean?

A device that measures things.

What part of speech is meters?

meters is commonly used as noun.