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metrication

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun metrication has 1 sense
  1. metrification, metrication - the act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds
    --1 is a kind of change
    Derived form: verb metricate1

Definitions from the Web

Metrication

Noun:

The process of converting a system of measurement from imperial units to metric units.

Example sentence:

The metrication of the country's road signs has caused confusion among some drivers.


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Verb:

The act of implementing or adopting the metric system of measurement.

Example sentence:

The government plans to metricate the entire education system within the next five years.


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Adjective:

Referring to or associated with the metric system of measurement.

Example sentence:

The company has started using metrication tools to ensure accurate measurements in their manufacturing process.


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Local usage:

In certain regions or communities, metrication may refer to the process of adapting to local customs or practices.

Example sentence:

The newly hired employee faced difficulty with metrication due to the unique work culture of the local office.


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