Metricized: meaning, definitions and examples

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metricized

 

[ ˈmɛtrɪkaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

measurement system

Metricized refers to the process of converting a system of measurement to the metric system, which is based on the meter, kilogram, and liter. This term is often used in contexts where standardization to metric units is required for consistency and clarity, especially in science and industry.

Synonyms

metric, standardized

Examples of usage

  • The temperature was metricized to Celsius for better understanding.
  • Many countries metricized their measurement systems in the 20th century.
  • The recipe was metricized to make it easier for international cooks.

Translations

Translations of the word "metricized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metricizado

🇮🇳 मेट्रिकृत

🇩🇪 metrisiert

🇮🇩 meterisasi

🇺🇦 метризований

🇵🇱 zmerytoryzowany

🇯🇵 メトリック化された

🇫🇷 métrisé

🇪🇸 metricado

🇹🇷 metreye dökme

🇰🇷 측정된

🇸🇦 مترية

🇨🇿 metrizovaný

🇸🇰 metrizovaný

🇨🇳 计量化的

🇸🇮 metriziran

🇮🇸 mætan

🇰🇿 метрленген

🇬🇪 მეტრიზირებული

🇦🇿 metrikləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 metricado

Word origin

The term 'metricized' originates from the word 'metric', which is derived from the French word 'métrique' (of or pertaining to measure). The metric system itself was developed in France during the late 18th century, specifically in 1795, as a standardized method for measurement that would be rational and universally applicable. It aimed to replace the various local measurement systems that were in use at the time, which caused confusion and inconsistency. The 'ization' suffix implies the process of making or converting something into a particular system. As countries adopted the metric system throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the notion of metricizing various aspects of society, including education, industry, and science, became increasingly important, leading to the usage of the term 'metricized'. The concept continues to play a crucial role in global standardization efforts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,379, 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.