1. dispensing or distributing something, especially punishment or justice
Usage: present participle of ‘mete’; formal

Examples

• The judge was known for meting out harsh sentences to repeat offenders.
• The principal is meting punishment to students who violated the dress code.
• The committee is responsible for meting rewards to outstanding employees.
• She believed in meting justice fairly to all parties involved.
• The king was meting land grants to his loyal supporters.
• The teacher is meting praise and criticism in equal measure.