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meter

[mee-ter] / ˈmi tər /


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All of this readily registers on Barry’s Dada-absurdity meter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Claude’s meter also runs faster based on the length of your conversation, meaning new users who upload long documents may be surprised to reach their limit faster than they’re used to with ChatGPT.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Calculations based on osmotic pressure suggest that foam would need to be about a meter tall before liquid begins to drain.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

While Hull doesn’t think individual employees will be watching a token meter, they will need to be thoughtful about the most efficient and effective ways to use AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"Came in first in the eight hundred meter," I lied, still waiting on someone, anyone to say something about it.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds