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to metricate

to metricate

9.1
Change measurements so they use meters, kilograms, and liters
  • verb
  • /ˈmɛtrɪˌkeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : metricar
  • The commonly accepted formulas (metricated) for ideal weight are the following: PREFORMATTED TABLE

Examples

  • The engineer will metricate the design specifications to meet international standards.

  • Before exporting the products, we need to metricate the measurements used in our packaging.

  • The company decided to metricate its inventory system for easier calculations and inventory tracking.

Synonyms

to metrify
vsto metricate
  • Specialized
9.9

Change measurements like inches or pounds into meters and grams

has identical meaning but uses a different word form
to metricize
vsto metricate
  • Specialized
8.6

To convert measurements to metric units like meters or grams

focuses on changing from a non-metric system rather than expressing in metric units

Surface Forms

metricate infinitive
metricated past
metricated past participle
metricating present participle
metricates third person singular

Morphology

metricate = metric (transparent) = metric + ate

Formed by adding the productive verb-forming suffix '-ate' to 'metric', meaning 'to make or convert to metric', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word metricate starts with metric, which comes from the Greek metron meaning 'measure', and the ending -ate makes it a verb. So, to metricate something is to change its measurements into the metric system, for example into metres, liters and grams.