metric system

Noun

Meaning

See Metric, a.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

measure measurement estimate metric measuring assessment evaluation calculation determination approximation correction computation instrumentation estimation appraisal

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Antonyms

fact proof calculation dishonor truth

Hypernyms

system of weights and measures

Hyponyms

SI unit si International System of Units cgs international system systeme international

Related terms

metrication metric conversion

Examples

The metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet. Dave Barry

There was a sound like a human yawn, and then the skull turned slightly toward me and asked, "What's up, boss?" "Evil's afoot." "Well, sure," Bob said, "because it refuses to learn the metric system. Otherwise it'd be up to a meter by now. Jim Butcher

Of course Evil's afoot. If it had switched to the metric system it'd be up to a meter by now. Jim Butcher

The most lasting and universal consequence of the French revolution is the metric system. Eric Hobsbawm

Truth be told, within the chapters that make up this dreadful story, the children will face snapping crabs, strict punishments, dripping fungus, comprehensive exams, violin recitals, S. O. R. E., and the metric system. Daniel Handler

I'm not familiar with the metric system. Patton Oswalt

Close letter words and terms

metric slug metric space metric structure metric tensor metric time metric ton