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metric
('m/E/tr/I/k )

adjective (a)

  • based on the meter as a standard of measurement(adj.pert)
    Example:
    The metric system.
    Metrical equivalents.
    Synonym:
    metrical
    source: wordnet30
  • Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them(noun.linkdef)
    Synonym:
    metric function
    source: wordnet30
  • a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)(noun.quantity)
    Example:
    Convert all the measurements to metric units.
    It is easier to work in metric.
    Synonym:
    metric unit
    source: wordnet30
  • a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic(noun.quantity)
    Synonym:
    system of measurement
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • the rhythmic arrangement of syllables(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    measured, metrical
    source: wordnet30
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