The term METER PRECEDER is composed of three words: ALTI, ODO, and THERMO. ALTI is a four-letter word meaning 'ALTITUDE, ' referring to the measurement of height above sea level. ODO is a three-letter word meaning 'ODOMETER, ' which is a device used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle. Lastly, THERMO is a six-letter word meaning 'thermometer, ' which is an instrument used to measure temperature. Together, these three words form the term METER PRECEDER, which refers to the instruments used to measure ALTITUDE, distance, and temperature.