metrology

American  

[mi-trol-uh-jee] / mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

plural

metrologies

1. the science of weights and measures.

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metrology British  

/ mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ, ˌmɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

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

2. a particular system of units

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Other Word Forms

• metrological adjective
• metrologically adverb
• metrologist noun

Etymology

Origin of metrology

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

Example Sentences

Other business divisions include metrology and inspection, and refurbishment and servicing.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Their work lays the groundwork for a new area of metrology.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 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

This collaboration is now more broadly developing computational metrology, in which the output of a measurement is a predictive model rather than just a parameter.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

C. A. S. Totten on the metrology of the great pyramid, a subject which does not fall within the scope of the subjects presented for the consideration of this Conference.

From International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. Protocols of the Proceedings by Various