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metrology

American  
[mi-trol-uh-jee] / mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

metrologies plural
  1. the science of weights and measures.


metrology British  
/ mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ, ˌmɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

  1. the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement

  2. a particular system of units

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of metrology

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

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Looking ahead, these microresonators could be used to create compact microlasers, highly sensitive chemical and biological sensors, and tools for quantum metrology and networking.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 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

“Our proposal,” Yunger Halpern restated with finality, “is how you can enhance metrology with quantum advantage not realizable through classical means.”

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

His leading contribution to metrology was his M�trologie ou Trait� des mesures, Paris, 1780.

From A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I by Smith, David Eugene

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