metering
- noun
- /ˈmiːtərɪŋ/
- Literature
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- The metering of stressed and unstressed syllables can dramatically change the meaning of a poem.
Examples
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Understanding the concept of metering helps poets enhance the musical quality of their verses.
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In her poetry class, we learned that proper metering is essential for creating rhythm and flow.
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Future Role of Metering.
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Section: Metering
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Once users made a "taste choice," they could pay in one of the following three ways: a blanket retainer fee for continuous access to musical material or a fee-per-use based on time metering.
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Then technicians programmed the new meters with hand-held devices that contained a GPS receiver and an advanced metering network radio required to complete the installation.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
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A pattern of strong and weak beats in speech, especially in poetry
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A regular pattern of strong and weak beats in a poem or song
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A regular pattern of strong and weak syllables in a poem
A pattern of strong and weak beats in a poem that makes it sound musical
Rhythm and sound patterns in a poem that give its beat
How Metrical
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Metering comes from an old Greek root metron meaning 'measure'. In poetry, metering is the careful measuring of beats and stresses, which is why it gives a poem its rhythm.