-meter

noun combining form

: device used to measure something

Full Definition of -METER

: instrument or means for measuring <barometer>

French -mètre, from Greek metron measure

-METER Defined for Kids

noun suffix

: instrument for measuring <thermometer>

Medical Dictionary

noun combining form -me·ter \mət-ər sometimes ˌmēt-\

: instrument or means for measuring <calorimeter>

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