metrology
[ mi-trol-uh-jee ]
/ mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /
noun, plural me·trol·o·gies.
the science of weights and measures.
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OTHER WORDS FROM metrology
met·ro·log·i·cal [me-truh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌmɛ trəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivemet·ro·log·i·cal·ly, adverbme·trol·o·gist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for metrology
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|VariousMr. Taylor ascribes to Noah the original idea of the metrological structure of the Great Pyramid.
Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1|James Y. SimpsonThe first species of them is metrological, comprehending the inscriptions on measures and weights.
British Dictionary definitions for metrology
metrology
/ (mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ) /
noun plural -gies
the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement
a particular system of units
Derived forms of metrology
metrological (ˌmɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivemetrologically, adverbmetrologist, nounWord Origin for metrology
C19: from Greek metron measure
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