1. Any of various devices designed to measure time, distance, speed, or intensity or indicate and record or regulate the amount or volume, as of the flow of a gas or an electric current.

2. A postage meter.

3. A parking meter.

1. To measure with a meter: meter a flow of water.

2. To supply in a measured or regulated amount: metered the allotted gasoline to each vehicle.

3. To imprint with postage or other revenue stamps by means of a postage meter or similar device: metering bulk mail.

4. To provide with a parking meter or parking meters: meter parking spaces.