Metre

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1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.1 Homophones 1.2 Noun 1.2.2 Translations

English

• IPA: /ˈmiːtə(r)/
• SAMPA: /"mi:t@(r)/

• meter

1. The base unit of length in the SI system of measurement, commonly known as the metric system; the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.

   Note: This, rather than meter is the spelling adopted by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. See the BIPM's English-language site.

2. Symbol: m
3. The rhythm in poetry and music.
4. Measuring instrument.