metrication
[me-tri-key-shuh n]
noun
the act, process, or result of establishing the metric system as the standard system of measurement.
Nearby words
- metrical,
- metrical mile,
- metrical psalm,
- metrically,
- metricate,
- metrician,
- metricism,
- metricity,
- metricize,
- metrics
Origin of metrication
Also called metrification.
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