meter
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈmiːtər/ usa piece of equipment that measures the amount of something that has been used:
electricity/gas/water meter
parking meter
read a/the meter Your meter will be read regularly in order to avoid sending you estimated bills.
TRANSPORT
the piece of equipment in a taxi that measures the distance travelled or the amount of time spent travelling, and shows how much you have to pay:
If no fare is agreed at the start of the trip, the maximum fare will be that shown on the meter.
MEASURES
US for metre
See also
people meter
meter
verb [ T ]
uk/ˈmiːtər/ usto use a meter to measure how much gas, electricity, etc. has been used, or how much a taxi ride costs:
The water supply to most new homes is metered.
You should agree on a price with the driver or ask for the trip to be metered.