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metachromatism
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metaethics
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metage
met·age [ mtij ] (plural met·ages)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. official measurement: the official measurement of the contents or weight of a load, e.g. of coal or grain
2. charge: a charge for making an official measurement of the contents or weight of a load
[Early 16th century. <mete]
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