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Metricizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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metricizing

 

[ ˈmɛtrɪkaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

measuring system

Metricizing refers to the process of converting measurements from one system to the metric system. This process often entails recalibrating weight, length, and volume units into metric equivalents, such as grams, meters, and liters. It is commonly employed in scientific, academic, and global trade settings to enhance standardization and facilitate international communication. By metricizing data, it promotes consistency and reduces confusion when interpreting measurements across different regions and applications.

Synonyms

converting, regulating, standardizing

Examples of usage

  • The company is metricizing its production processes.
  • In school, we spent time metricizing various measurements.
  • The government is metricizing road signs across the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "metricizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metricização

🇮🇳 मेट्रिकाइजिंग

🇩🇪 Metrisierung

🇮🇩 metrisasi

🇺🇦 метризація

🇵🇱 metryzacja

🇯🇵 メトリック化

🇫🇷 métrisation

🇪🇸 metricación

🇹🇷 metrikleştirme

🇰🇷 메트릭화

🇸🇦 تحويل إلى النظام المتري

🇨🇿 metrizace

🇸🇰 metrizácia

🇨🇳 计量化

🇸🇮 metrizacija

🇮🇸 métrun

🇰🇿 метрлендіру

🇬🇪 მეტრიზაცია

🇦🇿 metrikləşdirmə

🇲🇽 metricación

Word origin

The term 'metricizing' stems from the word 'metric,' which itself is derived from the French word 'métrique,' meaning 'measuring.' This, in turn, is rooted in the Greek word 'metron,' translating to 'measure.' The metric system was formally established in France during the late 18th century as part of a revolutionary effort to create a universal system that would simplify trade and scientific communication. Since then, the metric system has gained global adoption, and 'metricizing' reflects the ongoing need to implement it in various contexts, especially in countries where imperial systems were historically dominant. The process of metricization involves integrating metric standards into everyday use, thus ensuring that measurements are universally understood and accepted. In modern times, metricizing is crucial due to globalization, where diverse markets require a common framework for measurement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,762, 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.