meter

ˈmitər
meter: device measuring and recording quantities like gas or electricity
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Translation of meter into German,

Noun

1.

distance scale

TECH.US
basic unit of length in the metric system
TECH.US
  • The room is five meters long.Der Raum ist fünf Meter lang.
2.

utility gauge

US
device measuring and recording quantities like gas or electricity
US
Zähler mMessgerät Messinstrument
  • The gas meter showed a high reading.Der Gaszähler zeigte einen hohen Wert an.
3.

transportation

US
device for collecting payment in parking areas
US
  • I need coins for the parking meter.Ich brauche Münzen für die Parkuhr.
4.

poetic rhythm

TECH.US
rhythmic structure in poetry
TECH.US
Metrum nVersmaß n
  • The poem has a complex meter.Das Gedicht hat ein komplexes Metrum.

Verb

tr.
1.

measurement

US
measure something using a metering device
US
  • The technician will meter the water usage.Der Techniker wird den Wasserverbrauch messen.
2.

control

TECH.US
regulate the flow of a substance
TECH.US
  • The system meters the gas to ensure safety.Das System reguliert das Gas, um Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
3.

stamp

TECH.US
print postage directly onto mail using a postage machine
TECH.US
frankieren stempeln poststempeln
  • They need to meter the letters before sending.Sie müssen die Briefe frankieren, bevor sie sie abschicken.
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Expressions with meter: examples in English and translations in German

Politesse
The meter maid was busy writing tickets for expired meters..
verteilen
The teacher will meter out the supplies to each student.
Geld in die Parkuhr werfen
Don't forget to feed the meter to keep the lights on.
ausgezeichnet
beeindruckend
Her performance in the play was off the meter.
Stromzähler
Elektrizitätszähler
The electricity meter showed a significant increase in usage this month.
Gaszähler
Gasmessgerät
The gas meter showed an unusually high consumption last month..

Images of meter

  • meter: device measuring and recording quantities like gas or electricity
    (utility gauge) Zähler
  • meter: device for collecting payment in parking areas
    (transportation) Parkuhr

Synonyms and analogies of meter in English

Examples of meter in a sentence

  • She ran a 400-meter race.
  • The electricity meter needs to be checked monthly.
  • A faulty water meter can lead to inaccurate bills.
  • The meter showed that time was running out.
  • She paid the meter before heading to the store.
  • The meter of the sonnet is iambic pentameter.

Translations of "meter" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derMeternm.

Total length of the course reaches one meter and even more.

Die allgemeine Länge des Laufs erreicht einen Meter und sogar mehr.

dasMessgerätnn.

A malfunctioning digital meter can lead to inaccurate readings and results.

Ein defektes digitales Messgerät kann zu ungenauen Messwerten und Ergebnissen führen.

derZählernm.

It has been tough, but I have connected to your meter.

War nicht leicht, aber jetzt hänge ich an Ihrem Zähler.

derStromzählernm.

After moving in, I had to register my electric meter for service.

Nach dem Umzug musste ich meinen Stromzähler für den Service anmelden.

derZählerstandnm.

The electricity consumption is paid with meter reading on arrival and departure.

Der Stromverbrauch wird mit Zählerstand bei An-und Abreise zu bezahlen.

Verb
dosierenv.

She has a pleasant pressure point and can be connected meter super.

Sie hat einen angenehmen Druckpunkt und lässt sich super dosieren.

messenv.

The plumber installed a new water meter to accurately measure consumption.

Der Klempner installierte einen neuen Wasserzähler, um den Verbrauch genau zu messen.

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meter: Examples and translations in context

The bed is suitable one meter wide and for one person.

Das Bett ist ein Meter breit und für eine Person geeignet.

They threw rigging in a meter or two from the shore.

Sie warfen Takelage in einem Meter oder zwei von der Küste.

From the first meter on his opponents stayed really close by.

Vom ersten Meter an hingen ihm seine Gegner dicht im Nacken.

The profiles are then mounted with three dowels per running meter.

Die Profile werden dann mit drei Dübeln pro laufendem Meter befestigt.

The temperature drops with every meter of height that I win.

Die Temperatur fällt mit jedem Meter Höhenmeter, den ich gewinne.

A meter is a common unit of measure for distance in most countries.

Ein Meter ist in den meisten Ländern ein gebräuchliches Maß für Entfernungen.

The five meter long counter with a gently rounded angle of approx.

Die fünf Meter lange Theke mit sanft gerundetem Winkel von ca.

Now, you only need to keep one meter in stock.

Jetzt müssen Sie nur noch einen Meter auf Lager haben.

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