'Metric' definitions:

Definition of 'metric'

From: WordNet
adjective
Based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents" [syn: metric, metrical]
adjective
The rhythmic arrangement of syllables [syn: measured, metrical, metric]
noun
A function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them [syn: metric function, metric]
noun
A decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); "convert all the measurements to metric units"; "it is easier to work in metric" [syn: metric unit, metric]
noun
A system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic [syn: system of measurement, metric]

Definition of 'Metric'

From: GCIDE
  • Metric \Met"ric\ (m[e^]t"r[i^]k), a. [L. metricus, Gr. ?: cf. F. m['e]trique. See Meter rhythm.]
  • 1. Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement. [1913 Webster]
  • Metric analysis (Chem.), analysis by volume; volumetric analysis.
  • Metric system, See metric system in the vocabulary. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'metric'

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Words containing 'Metric'