Definitions

1. noun

a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, equivalent to 39.37 inches or 1 meter in the imperial system

“The engineer measured the distance to the building in metres.”

2. verb

to measure or determine the distance or extent of something

“Can you metre the length of the room for me?”

3. verb

to provide the necessary measurements or details for something

“The architect will metre the design for the new building.”