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meters
1
the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters
- The length of the room is 5 meters.
- The fabric was sold by the meter at the textile store.
- The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters.
- The construction site required 50 meters of fencing for safety.
- The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation.
2
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity