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adj

Definition of METRIC

: of, relating to, or using the metric system <a metric study>
— met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Examples of METRIC

  1. The metric unit of energy is the “joule.”

Origin of METRIC

French métrique, from mètre meter
First Known Use: 1864

Other Weights and Measures Terms

avoirdupois weight, calorie, denier, kip, pace, twain

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