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the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

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Meter also called Metre

the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

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Metre

Meter or metre is a concept related to an underlying division of time characteristic of western music

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metre

the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

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Barometer also called Metre

an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure

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Speedometer also called Metre

a device for measuring speed

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hymn

Meter also called Metre

A hymn meter or metre indicates the number of syllables for the lines in each stanza of a hymn

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concept music musical rhythm

Meter also called Metre

The concept provides that the pattern, is usually 2, 3, or 4 beats long, (duple, triple, quadruple), and each beat may be normally divided into 2 or 3 basic subdivisions (simple, compound)

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Meter also called Metre

In poetry, the meter or metre is the basic rhythmic structure of a verse

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international length unit

Meter also called Metre

the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

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electronic instrument

Meter also called Metre

an instrument for measuring quantities in electronic circuits

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electrical engineering

Electricity meter also called Metre

a device for measuring electricity usage

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Thermometer also called Metre

a device that measures temperature or temperature gradient using a variety of different principles

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flow measuring meter

Water meter also called Metre

a device for measuring water usage

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Gas meter also called Metre

used to measure the volume of fuel gases such as natural gas and propane

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length unit units

Metre

the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

9 facts

the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

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Within this table, "inch" means "international inch"
equivalent unit
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In 1983, it was redefined by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures as the distance travelled by light in absolute vacuum in of a second
1983
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Historically, the metre was defined by the French Academy of Sciences as the length between two marks on a platinum-iridium bar, which was designed to represent of the distance from the equator to the north pole through Paris

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The symbol (not abbreviation) for metre is m (never capital M)

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Historical International Prototype Meter bar, made of an alloy of platinum and iridium, that was the standard from 1889 to 1960
1889
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The word metre is from the Greek metron, "a measure" via the French mètre
history
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SI prefixes are often employed to denote decimal multiples and submultiples of the metre, as shown in the table below
form prefixed
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Two spellings of the name of the unit are common in English: metre (British) and meter (American)
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Metre
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Femtometres
KmA
Measurement System in Meters
Meter
meter is a unit of length
Metres
Metrical form
Nano-metre
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length system unit

Metric System also called Metre

The Meters also called Metre

Cybele also called Metre

Dobsonmeter also called Metre

Metre

Meter also called Metre

Metre

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Barometer also called Metre

Speedometer also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Electricity meter also called Metre

Thermometer also called Metre

Water meter also called Metre

Gas meter also called Metre

Metre

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the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

Within this table, "inch" means "international inch"

In 1983, it was redefined by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures as the distance travelled by light in absolute vacuum in of a second

Historically, the metre was defined by the French Academy of Sciences as the length between two marks on a platinum-iridium bar, which was designed to represent of the distance from the equator to the north pole through Paris

The symbol (not abbreviation) for metre is m (never capital M)

Historical International Prototype Meter bar, made of an alloy of platinum and iridium, that was the standard from 1889 to 1960

The word metre is from the Greek metron, "a measure" via the French mètre

SI prefixes are often employed to denote decimal multiples and submultiples of the metre, as shown in the table below

Two spellings of the name of the unit are common in English: metre (British) and meter (American)

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Metrehas 10 synonyms ↓FemtometresKmAMeasurement System in MetersMetermeter is a unit of lengthMetresMetrical formNano-metre㎙㎚Suggest another synonym or correct a wrong one

length system unit

Metric System also called Metre

The Meters also called Metre

Cybele also called Metre

Dobsonmeter also called Metre

Metre

Meter also called Metre

Metre

metre

Barometer also called Metre

Speedometer also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Meter also called Metre

Electricity meter also called Metre

Thermometer also called Metre

Water meter also called Metre

Gas meter also called Metre

Metre

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the basic unit of length in the metric system and in the International System of Units (SI), used around the world for general and scientific purposes

Within this table, "inch" means "international inch"

In 1983, it was redefined by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures as the distance travelled by light in absolute vacuum in of a second

Historically, the metre was defined by the French Academy of Sciences as the length between two marks on a platinum-iridium bar, which was designed to represent of the distance from the equator to the north pole through Paris

The symbol (not abbreviation) for metre is m (never capital M)

Historical International Prototype Meter bar, made of an alloy of platinum and iridium, that was the standard from 1889 to 1960

The word metre is from the Greek metron, "a measure" via the French mètre

SI prefixes are often employed to denote decimal multiples and submultiples of the metre, as shown in the table below

Two spellings of the name of the unit are common in English: metre (British) and meter (American)

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Metre
has 10 synonyms ↓
Femtometres
KmA
Measurement System in Meters
Meter
meter is a unit of length
Metres
Metrical form
Nano-metre
㎙
㎚
Suggest another synonym or correct a wrong one