metering

verb

present participle of meter
as in dispensing

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  1. dispensing
  2. measuring
  3. prorating
  4. dealing
  5. administering
  6. dividing
  7. splitting
  8. handing out
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  • The dishwashing machine was not dispensing chlorine to at least 50 ppm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Artist Caro Yanez is bridging that gap for Charlotte creators with a new micro-gallery dispensing local artwork instead of potato chips.
    — Chase Jordan October 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of dispensing
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  • The new ship will also be longer, measuring around 16 feet (5 meters) longer than the F-110 at 492 feet (150 meters).
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Governors can help change that by prioritizing and measuring what students know and can do in civics.
    — Lamar Alexander, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of measuring
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  • Denver could cut his cap number almost in half by guaranteeing him $8-10 million, paying it as a bonus and prorating it out.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The players don’t lose any money, but the team gets to reduce their cap numbers by prorating the signing bonus over the term of the contracts.
    — Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of prorating
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  • Just when Kansas City appeared to be building momentum toward a Sunday night comeback, kicker Harrison Butker missed his second attempt of the night, dealing another blow to the Chiefs’ hopes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Others were dealing divorce, custody issues or other difficult life events.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of dealing
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  • Along with the murder charge, Von Ferdinand faces special circumstance allegations of killing Jett for financial gain and administering poison, Stephan said.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Health officials recommend administering naloxone to anyone who appears to be overdosing and calling 911.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of administering
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  • Beginning in 1992, Nagy began dividing his time between New York and New Delhi.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, the state parted ways with its main contractor, Kiewit, over a pricing dispute, dividing the remaining work into multiple contracts.
    — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividing
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  • These ballot measures are all relatively straightforward so far, but there’s one question up to voters this fall that puts wild animals front-and-center — and is splitting hunters and anglers down an ethical centerline.
    — Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Under alkaline conditions, splitting water molecules takes over 100 times longer than in acidic environments.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of splitting
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  • For more than 20 years, Russell Stover employees have celebrated Halloween by dressing in costume and handing out candy to neighborhood trick-or-treaters at the company’s headquarters at 4900 Oak Street.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After handing out seven assists, Randle was still looking for ways to get teammates involved.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of handing out
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