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metrification

metrification

8.1
The change from other units to the metric system like metres and grams
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : metrificación
  • Metrification will help standardize measurements across various industries, benefiting trade and commerce.

Examples

  • After years of debate, the government finally initiated the metrification of measurements in schools.

  • The metrification of road signs in the country made it easier for international travelers to navigate.

  • Professor Richard R. Baxter, for his part—he was obviously into metrification—said, "A gram of prevention is worth a kilo of cure."

    Academic text (2001)

Synonyms

metrication
vsmetrification
  • Specialized
6.3

The change from old units like miles and pounds to the metric system

has identical meaning but is spelled differently

Surface Forms

metrification singular
metrifications plural

Morphology

metrification = metrify (semi-transparent) = metr + ify + ation

This is a regular noun formation from 'metrify', but the base verb is technical and not especially frequent.

Etymology

Metrification comes from metric, whose root metron means 'measure', the same idea behind meter the measuring tool. So metrification is the process of changing to the metric system of measurement.