metrology

A metrologist is a person who studies weights and other such measurements.

A metrologist studies a variety of measurement systems such as those for speed, force, and size. A majority of metrology (the study of weights and measures) is establishing new technology, machinery, software, and scientific means of analysis for measuring data of all kinds, particularly those in the fields of electronic engineering and computer science. 

Metrologists can often be found assisting in architecture, engineering, and construction. The tools that they develop and their research can be used to measure physical structures for flaws as well as calibrate equipment and measure empirical data to provide feedback and planning advice.

The term metrologist is sometimes mistakenly used for meteorologist, a person who studies meteorology, the science of weather.

Example: The metrologist fine-tuned our equipment and said we should be good to start building as soon as the wind slows down.

The first records of the term metrologist come from the 1840s. It combines the term metrology, meaning “the science of weights and measures” and the suffix -ist, which denotes a person who practices something. A metrologist practices the science of weights and measures.

What are some words that share a root or word element with metrologist? 

• metrology
• metrological
• metronome

What are some words that often get used in discussing metrologist?

• conversion
• systems
• units
• weight

What are some words metrologist may be commonly confused with?

• meteorologist

Metrologist is almost always used to mean someone who studies or practices metrology. It is sometimes mistakenly used instead of meteorologist, a person who studies the science of weather.

My husband is the Principal Metrologist (AKA: weights & measures–NOT weather!) for the State of CA in the Mass & Volume Lab. 2000 years after Archimedies did it, they still do it the same way! 😁 https://t.co/wiyz9ZpmSb

— Angie portraying Angie (@AngieDawnSG) April 11, 2022

It’s official – scientists at the General Conference on Weights and Measures have agreed to redefine the kilogram. Our Chief Corporate Metrologist, explains why this is important:https://t.co/uhlBMxq8DX pic.twitter.com/F6vnFXMQih

— Fluke Networks DCI (@FlukeNetDCI) November 19, 2018

While Indian Jones was an expert in Archaeology, he's no Metrologist (expert on Weights and Measures). #scienceandtechnology #Archaeology #metrology #science #indianajones #gold #sand #thoughts #SundayThoughts https://t.co/el3Wr2pBb6

— Mario Moreira (@AgileMario) August 16, 2020

True or False?

A metrologist studies changes in the weather.