metrology

[mi-trol-uh-jee]

noun, plural me·trol·o·gies.

the science of weights and measures.

Origin of metrology

First recorded in 1810–20; metro-¹ + -logy

Related formsmet·ro·log·i·cal

[me-truh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmɛ trəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivemet·ro·log·i·cal·ly, adverbme·trol·o·gist, noun

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Examples from the Web for metrological

Historical Examples of metrological

Mr. Taylor ascribes to Noah the original idea of the metrological structure of the Great Pyramid.
Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1
James Y. Simpson
The first species of them is metrological, comprehending the inscriptions on measures and weights.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 6
Various
The measurements should be taken carefully, not only for the sake of the accuracy of the plan, but also for metrological purposes.
How to Observe in Archaeology
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British Dictionary definitions for metrological

metrology

noun plural -gies

the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement
a particular system of units

Derived Formsmetrological (ˌmɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivemetrologically, adverbmetrologist, noun

Word Origin for metrology

C19: from Greek metron measure

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