metric
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- noun
- /ˈmɛtrɪk/
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sistema métrico
- Although we teach the metric system, our students must be trained after being hired.
- metric system
- metric tons
- metric tons per year
I agree with that, that yes, the US should move to metric.
- I agree with that, that yes, the US should move to metric.
- And they said, why was the height in, in imperial and the weight was in metric.
Examples
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They use a metric system.
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The kids are learning the metric system here.
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Think this county will ever switch to the metric system?
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In addition to the use of blueprints, many industries rely on the metric system.
Academic text (1990) -
In 1995, the aquaculture industry produced more than 400,000 metric tons of finfish and shellfish.
Academic text (1999) -
General chemistry instructors want students to become adept at the metric system, proportions, logarithms, and algebra.
Academic text (1994) -
The students are studying how to convert measurements into the metric system.
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Many scientists prefer using the metric system for its simplicity and consistency.
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When traveling to Europe, it's helpful to know the metric system because distances are measured in kilometers.
Synonyms
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A system of measurement using meters, kilograms, and seconds
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A unit of measurement used in the metric system, like a meter or kilogram
An international metric system of measurement used in science and engineering, with units like the metre and kilogram
Compounds
- Specialized
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A unit of measurement used in the metric system, like a meter or kilogram
- Specialized
A unit of weight that equals 50 milligrams or 1/4 carat used for pearls and diamonds
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A set of points with a rule that gives a distance between any two points like on a map
Surface Forms
Morphology
metric = metric (semi-transparent) = metr + ic
The noun is a zero-derived use of the adjective 'metric', and its connection to measurement is clear, though the specific institutional meaning of the metric system is somewhat specialized.
Etymology
Metric comes from the Greek metron meaning 'measure' and the word meter, the unit for length. A metric system is simply a way of using standard 'measures' like meters and kilograms, which is why we call it the metric system.