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adjective

metric

Using a system of measurement based on meters, grams, liters, and powers of ten.

This recipe uses metric measurements for all of its ingredients.

Etymology
metrGreekmeasure
+icEnglishrelating to

Metric belongs to the family of meter, the unit of length named from the Greek word for measure. It describes the associated system organized around decimal units.

More examples

  • The ruler has inches on one edge and metric markings on the other.
  • You need a metric wrench to tighten this bolt.
  • The app converts miles into kilometers and other metric units.

Forms

metric

Similar words

SI
Specifies the internationally standardized metric system, not every metric unit.
decimal
Describes any base-ten system, not specifically metric measurement.