metrology
[ mi-trol-uh-jee ]
/ mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /
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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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How to use metrology in a sentence
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|VariousThe first species of them is metrological, comprehending the inscriptions on measures and weights.
None, except the supposed requirements or necessities of Professor Smyth's pyramid metrological theory.
Archaeological Essays, Vol. 1|James Y. SimpsonMr. Taylor ascribes to Noah the original idea of the metrological structure of the Great Pyramid.
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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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