Metricize: meaning, definitions and examples

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metricize

 

[ หˆmษ›trษชหŒsaษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

measurement system

To metricize means to convert something so that it is measured using the metric system, which is based on the International System of Units (SI). This involves changing measurements from imperial units, like inches and pounds, into metric units such as centimeters and kilograms. Metricizing is often necessary for standardization, especially in scientific and engineering contexts where precision is critical. The process ensures that measurements are universally understood and accepted across different countries and disciplines.

Synonyms

convert, reformulate, standardize

Examples of usage

  • We need to metricize the recipe for better consistency.
  • Many countries have now metricized their road signs.
  • The engineering team plans to metricize the specifications to align with global standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "metricize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metricizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเค•เคพเค‡เคœ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช metrisch machen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memetrikkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ั€ะธะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ metryzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒˆใƒชใƒƒใ‚ฏๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉtriser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metricar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท metrik hale getirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”ํŠธ๋ฆญํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆูŠู„ ุฅู„ู‰ ู…ู‚ูŠุงุณ ู…ุชุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metrizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ metrizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌๅˆถๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metrizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆtla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั‚ั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metriklษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metricar

Etymology

The term 'metricize' is derived from 'metric', which relates to the metric system, a decimal-based system of measurement that was first adopted in France in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The word 'metric' comes from the Greek word 'metron', meaning 'measure'. As the metric system spread internationally, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, the need arose for a verb form to describe the action of converting existing measurement frameworks into this standardized system. Thus, 'metricize' emerged in technical and educational contexts, becoming more prevalent in fields such as science, engineering, and education. The adoption of the metric system was aimed at creating a universal standard for measurements to facilitate trade, scientific research, and communication across borders. Over the years, various governments have incentivized or mandated the metricization process, reinforcing its importance in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,707, 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.