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Grammar : Adj
Spell : me-trik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛ trɪk



Définition of metric

Origin :
  • "pertaining to the system of measures based on the meter," 1855, from French métrique, from mèter (see meter (n.2)). In this sense, metrical is attested from 1797.
  • As in cadenced : adj rhythmical
Example sentences :
  • The metric symbols are treated as abbreviations but the chemical symbols are not.
  • Extract from : « Punctuation » by Frederick W. Hamilton
  • The metric system of weights and measures is one in which the meter is the unit of measure.
  • Extract from : « Orthography » by Elmer W. Cavins
  • In any modern work on horology of value, the metric system is used.
  • Extract from : « An Analysis of the Lever Escapement » by H. R. Playtner
  • The latter was the only one that was under the metric carat.
  • Extract from : « A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public » by Frank Bertram Wade
  • The metric system of weights and measures has been in force since 1878.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 8 » by Various
  • Other tables in the metric system are built upon the same plan.
  • Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower
  • One of the units plainly belongs to the metric system, the other to the English.
  • Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower
  • These exports grew each year and were 6.1 million metric tons in 1932.
  • Extract from : « East-West Trade Trends » by Harold E. Stassen
  • For the year 1897 the total production of lead was 725,200 metric tons.
  • Extract from : « Birds and all Nature Vol VII, No. 3, March 1900 » by Various
  • The fundamental unit of the metric system is the meter (the unit of length).
  • Extract from : « Soap-Making Manual » by E. G. Thomssen

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