👉 (always meter) A device that measures things.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! You’ve got a good question there, quite astute, About the word "meters," bearing fruit. The dictionary tells us, clear and bright, “A device that measures things,” with all its might! Now “meter” isn't just one thing you see, It’s a family of tools for you and me! Think about your ruler, long and true, That measures length, for me and you. Or maybe a scale, so precise and neat, Measuring weight, can’t be beat! A thermometer too, with numbers bold, Measures temperature, stories told! And even speedometers in cars we find, Metering velocity, leaving worries behind. So “meters” is a general name you see, For any device that measures, carefully! Does that make sense to you, my dears? Do you have any questions now, it appears?