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Vocabulary Entry
metre
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters.
Example Sentences
"The length of the table is two metres."
"She ran a distance of fifty metres."
"The building is ten metres tall."
V
verb
To measure or delineate using a metre or in metres.
Example Sentences
"We need to metre the distance before starting the project."
"He will metre the room to ensure the furniture fits."
"They plan to metre the new walkway to the park."
A
adjective
Pertaining to measurement, especially in the metric system.
Example Sentences
"The metre scale was used for accurate measurements."
"Their design includes a metre gauge for precision."
"He preferred the metre system for its simplicity."