n. & v.
—n.
1 a person or thing that measures, esp. an instrument for recording a quantity of gas, electricity, etc. supplied, present, or needed.
2 = parking-meter (see PARK).
—v.tr. measure by means of a meter.
Etymology: ME f. METE(1) + -ER(1)
2.
US var. of METRE(1).
3.
US var. of METRE(2).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.