metricize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to express in terms of the metric system.
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Mathematics. metrize.
Etymology
Origin of metricize
Example Sentences
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Koji Akizawa Glenview, Ill. Congress may be able to "metricize" scientists, electricians and even winemakers, but we will never hear, "It's third down and .9144 of a meter to go."
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