metrication

noun

met·​ri·​ca·​tion ˌme-tri-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce metrication (audio)
: the act or process of metricizing
specifically : conversion of an existent system of units into the metric system

Examples of metrication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As Tony explains to me in Thaxted, metrication became the perfect wedge issue, one that UKIP knew would attract people to their cause. James Vincent, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2023 Read the title of this post and tremble at the future of metrication. Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2011

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'metrication.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

metric entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of metrication was in 1965

Dictionary Entries Near metrication

Cite this Entry

“Metrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metrication. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!