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[ ˈmɛtrɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

system of measurement

Relating to or using the metric system of measurement, which is based on the meter, kilogram, and second as units of length, weight, and time.

Synonyms

metrical, standardized

Examples of usage

  • The metric system is widely used around the world for its simplicity and consistency.
  • Scientists prefer to work with metric measurements for accuracy and ease of comparison.
Context #2 | Noun

system of measurement

A system of measurement that is based on the meter, kilogram, and second as units of length, weight, and time.

Synonyms

SI units, metric system

Examples of usage

  • Learning the metric system can be challenging for those accustomed to imperial measurements.
  • The advantages of the metric system include its decimal nature and ease of conversion.

Translations

Translations of the word "metric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 métrico

🇮🇳 मेट्रिक

🇩🇪 metrisch

🇮🇩 metrik

🇺🇦 метричний

🇵🇱 metryczny

🇯🇵 メートル法の

🇫🇷 métrique

🇪🇸 métrico

🇹🇷 metrik

🇰🇷 미터법의

🇸🇦 متري

🇨🇿 metrický

🇸🇰 metrický

🇨🇳 公制的

🇸🇮 metrični

🇮🇸 metrískur

🇰🇿 метрлік

🇬🇪 მეტრული

🇦🇿 metrik

🇲🇽 métrico

Etymology

The word 'metric' originated in the late 18th century, deriving from the French 'métrique', which in turn came from the Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'. The metric system was officially introduced in France in the 1790s during the French Revolution as a way to standardize measurements and promote uniformity. It has since become the most widely used system of measurement in the world, adopted by the majority of countries for its simplicity and ease of use.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,905 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.