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metre

/ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/

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verb

Medir

To measure with a metering device.

Examples :

"The technician will metre the gas flow to ensure the equipment is working correctly. "

El técnico medirá el flujo de gas para asegurar que el equipo funcione correctamente.

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verb

Sellar con una máquina de franquear

To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.

Examples :

"Before sending out the company invoices, Sarah had to metre all the envelopes. "

Antes de enviar las facturas de la empresa, Sarah tuvo que sellar todos los sobres con una máquina de franquear.

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verb

Medir, dosificar

To regulate the flow of or to deliver in regulated amounts (usually of fluids but sometimes of other things such as anticipation or breath).

Examples :

"The machine precisely metres the amount of detergent needed for each load of laundry. "

La máquina mide con precisión la cantidad de detergente necesaria para cada carga de ropa.

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noun

Metro

The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39 47/127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

Examples :

"The tailor used a metre stick to measure the fabric for the dress. "

El sastre usó una cinta métrica para medir la tela del vestido.

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noun

Métrica, ritmo

The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.

Examples :

"The teacher explained how the poem's beautiful flow was achieved through a strict and consistent metre. "

El profesor explicó cómo el hermoso fluir del poema se logró a través de una métrica estricta y consistente.

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verb

Poner en forma métrica

To put into metrical form.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to metre their poems, paying close attention to the rhythm and syllable count. "

El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que pusieran sus poemas en forma métrica, prestando mucha atención al ritmo y al recuento de sílabas.

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