Metricate: meaning, definitions and examples
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metricate
[ หmษtrษชkeษชt ]
measurement system
To metricate means to convert a measurement to the metric system, which is based on meters, liters, and grams. This process involves changing the units of measurement from imperial or other systems to metric equivalents. Metrication is important in scientific, educational, and international contexts to ensure consistency and clarity in communication. The process can involve recalculating values, adjusting scales, and updating documentation. Metrication is often used in industries ranging from construction to pharmaceuticals to accommodate global standards.
Synonyms
convert, measure, standardize.
Examples of usage
- The country decided to metricate all road signs.
- In order to facilitate trade, many companies are working to metricate their operations.
- The school curriculum was updated to metricate measurements in science classes.
Translations
Translations of the word "metricate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น metricar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช metrisch machen
๐ฎ๐ฉ metrikkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตััะธะบัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ metryzowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใใชใใฏๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉtriser
๐ช๐ธ metricar
๐น๐ท metrik hale getirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธก์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญููู ุฅูู ู ููุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ metrizovat
๐ธ๐ฐ metrizovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบฆ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ metrirati
๐ฎ๐ธ mรฆlta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตััะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ metriklษลdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ metricar
Etymology
The word 'metricate' originated from the term 'metric', which is derived from the French word 'mรฉtrique', itself from the Greek 'metron', meaning 'measure'. The adoption of the metric system began in France during the late 18th century, with the intention of creating a standardized form of measurement that would eliminate confusion and discrepancies present in the various measurement systems of the time. As countries began to embrace the metric system for its uniformity and ease of use, the need for a term describing the process of transitioning from other systems to metric emerged, leading to the creation of 'metricate'. Over the years, metrication has become more widespread globally, especially in scientific and international contexts, prompting further use of the term.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,476, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.