metrology
Americannoun
plural
metrologiesnoun
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the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement
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a particular system of units
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According to St-Jean, gaining precise, quantized control over how light flows could expand possibilities not only in metrology but also in quantum information processing.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
Scientists from the G7 nations and Australia signed an "unprecedented agreement" regarding quantum technology on Wednesday, France's national metrology lab told AFP.
From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025
The metrology department in its daily weather forecast has continued to predict moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of the country.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024
The researchers will be applying this in other areas of advanced manufacturing, as well as in expanding access to metrology.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
Met′ric, -al, pertaining to metre or to metrology: consisting of verses.—adv.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
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