(always meter) A device that measures things.

(always meter) A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.

(always meter) One who metes or measures.

“a labouring coal-meter”

To measure with a metering device.

To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.

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