mete vs plateau

mete

verb
  • To dispense, measure (out), allot (especially punishment, reward etc.). 

noun
  • A boundary or other limit; a boundary-marker; mere. 

plateau

verb
  • (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off. 

noun
  • A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. 

  • A notable level of attainment or achievement. 

  • A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland. 

How often have the words mete and plateau occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )