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Synonyms for metric

  • adjective
  • noun

Most common

measured metrical

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.

  2. n. 1

    A way to measure something; a means of deriving a quantitative measurement or approximation for otherwise qualitative phenomena (especially used in engineering).

    There is a lack of standard metrics.

Forms

Plural
metrics → measures…

Example sentences

  • measured Mary measured out two cups of rice for the recipe.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
metricfalling
measuredfalling
metricalfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters
measure2
8 letters
measured2, rhythmic2, metrical3
10 letters
rhythmical

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (measure2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
métrique
Italiano
metrica
Deutsch
Metrik