verb
- to give out or distribute something, especially punishment or justice
Usage: formal; often used with ‘out’
Examples
- The judge will mete out appropriate sentences to the convicted criminals.
- The principal meted harsh punishment to students who violated the dress code.
- Justice was meted fairly to all parties involved in the dispute.
- The coach meted out playing time based on performance in practice.
- The committee will mete rewards to those who showed exceptional service.
- Parents should mete discipline consistently and fairly to their children.