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    metric - Dictionary definition and meaning for word metric

    Definition
    (noun) a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
    Synonyms : metric function
    Definition
    (noun) a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
    Synonyms : metric unit
    Example Sentence
    • convert all the measurements to metric units
    • it is easier to work in metric
    Definition
    (noun) a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic Definition
    (adj) based on the meter as a standard of measurement
    Synonyms : metrical
    Example Sentence
    • the metric system
    • metrical equivalents
    Definition
    (adj) the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
    Synonyms : measured , metrical
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