The difference between Mete out and Piecemeal

When used as verbs, mete out means to distribute something in portions, whereas piecemeal means to divide or distribute piecemeal.


Piecemeal is also noun with the meaning: a fragment.

Piecemeal is also adverb with the meaning: piece by piece.

Piecemeal is also adjective with the meaning: made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.

check bellow for the other definitions of Mete out and Piecemeal

  1. Mete out as a verb:

    To distribute something in portions; to apportion or dole out

  1. Piecemeal as an adjective:

    Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.

  1. Piecemeal as an adverb:

    Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.

  2. Piecemeal as an adverb:

    Into pieces or parts.

  1. Piecemeal as a verb (transitive):

    To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.

  1. Piecemeal as a noun:

    A fragment; a scrap.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek R. Vaughan"