mete

noun

A boundary line; a limit.

transitive verb

To distribute or allot. Often used with out.

transitive verb

To measure.

To ascertain the quantity, dimensions, extent, or capacity of, by comparison with a standard; measure.

To distribute or apportion by measure; measure or deal (out); dole.

To be a measure of; serve for determining or expressing the extent, quantity, or capacity of.

To take measure or line; aim.

noun

Measure.

noun

Computation; estimate; measure.

noun

Limitation; limit: in the phrase metes and bounds (rarely in the singular mete and bound).