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meter
ˈmiːtə
noun
metr
Definition
The fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters.
Examples
The rope was ten meters long.
Lina miała dziesięć metrów długości.
The swimming pool is 25 meters in length.
Basen ma 25 metrów długości.
Collocations
square metercubic metera few meters
noun
licznik
Also
miernik(m)
Definition
A device that measures and records the amount of something, such as gas, electricity, or water.
Examples
The electricity meter is located outside the house.
Licznik energii elektrycznej znajduje się na zewnątrz domu.
Don't forget to put money in the parking meter.
Nie zapomnij wrzucić pieniędzy do parkometru.
Collocations
electricity metergas meterparking meter
verb
mierzyć
Also
odmierzać
Definition
To measure or regulate the supply of something with a meter.
Examples
The machine meters out the exact amount of liquid.
Maszyna odmierza dokładną ilość płynu.
Water usage is metered and billed monthly.
Zużycie wody jest mierzone i fakturowane co miesiąc.
Collocations
meter outmeter usagemeter flow
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