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metrication

 

[ ˌmɛtrɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement system

Metrication is the process of converting from an imperial or customary system of measurement to the metric system. This change facilitates standardization and simplifies calculations, making it easier for industries and countries to communicate and trade internationally. It is often adopted in an effort to align with global practices, as the metric system is widely accepted and used in most parts of the world. Countries that have undergone metrication have typically seen improvements in efficiency and accuracy in scientific, technological, and economic contexts.

Synonyms

metric adoption, metric conversion, standardization

Examples of usage

  • The metrication of the country improved international trade.
  • Metrication helped standardize measurements in science.
  • Efforts at metrication started in the late 20th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "metrication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metrificação

🇮🇳 मेट्रिकेशन

🇩🇪 Metrisierung

🇮🇩 metrikasi

🇺🇦 метрикація

🇵🇱 metryzacja

🇯🇵 メトリケーション

🇫🇷 métrisation

🇪🇸 metricación

🇹🇷 metrikasyon

🇰🇷 미터법화

🇸🇦 التقيس

🇨🇿 metrizace

🇸🇰 metrizácia

🇨🇳 公制化

🇸🇮 metrizacija

🇮🇸 metrískun

🇰🇿 метрикация

🇬🇪 მეტრიკაცია

🇦🇿 metrikləşmə

🇲🇽 metricación

Etymology

The word 'metrication' is derived from 'metric', which in turn comes from the French term 'métrique', relating to the measurement system established during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. The metric system was designed to create a coherent framework for measurements based on decimal units, which could be universally understood and applied. The term itself began to be used in the 20th century as countries started to adopt the metric system more widely, leading to discussions around the necessity and process of transitioning from traditional measurement systems, predominately the imperial system, to the metric one. This transition, or metrication, was seen as a significant step in modernizing societies and creating a standardized framework that could facilitate international trade and scientific collaboration. The movement for metrication has continued throughout the 20th and into the 21st century, resulting in a more globally integrated measurement system.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,109, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.