Definition

A unit of measurement for volume that is equal to one cubic meter.

Example

The woodpile was measured to be three stere in volume.

Conversation

I just learned that a stere is a unit of volume.

Really? I had no idea what it meant before.

Yeah, it's equal to one cubic meter of space.

That's cool! I should keep that in mind for my next project.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stere → The word 'stere' originates from the Greek 'stereos' (στερεός), meaning solid or firm. It refers to something that has a solid or three-dimensional form.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for solid ('stereos') to remember that 'stere' relates to something that is solid or three-dimensional.

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