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Meter

Base unit of length in the International System of Units.

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A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum during 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Pronunciation

/ˈmiːtə(r)/

Etymology

The word 'meter' comes from the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.

Explain Like I’m 5

A meter is like a standard ruler used around the world to measure how long things are, like your height or the length of a soccer field.

Fun Facts

The meter was originally defined as one-tenth of the distance from the North Pole to the Equator
It's now defined by a fixed value of the speed of light
The word 'meter' comes from the Greek word 'metron,' meaning measure

FAQ

What is a meter? It's the base unit of length in the International System of Units
How long is a meter? Approximately 39
37 inches or 100 centimeters
Who uses meters? Scientists, engineers, and people all over the world use meters to measure length

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

unit of measurement

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

centimeter kilometer inch foot

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

International System of Units

Indexes

measurement unit of measurement

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