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metricate
verbC1
/ˈmet.rɪ.keɪt/to convert from a traditional system of measurement (e.g., imperial) to the metric system.
metrication
nounLow
/ˌmetrɪˈkeɪʃn/The process of converting a country's measurement system to the metric system.
metrician
nounVery Rare
/mɛˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/A person who studies or develops systems of measurement.
metricize
verb-transitiveC2/Rare
/ˈmet.rɪ.saɪz/to convert or express something in terms of a metric system or using measurable units.
metrics
nounC1
/ˈmɛtrɪks/A set of quantitative measures used to assess, compare, or track performance, progress, or characteristics of something.
metridium
nounC2
/mɪˈtrɪdɪəm/A genus of sea anemones, typically characterised by a smooth column and numerous tentacles.
metrification
nounC2
/ˌmetrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/The process of converting to the metric system of measurement.
metrifonate
nounExtremely Rare / Technical
/ˌmɛtrɪˈfəʊneɪt/An organophosphate compound used as an insecticide and anthelmintic (to treat parasitic worm infections).
metrify
verbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈmɛtrɪfaɪ/To convert into or use the metric system of measurement.
metrist
nounVery low (archaic/technical)
/ˈmɛtrɪst/A person who writes or composes metrical verse; a versifier; one skilled in prosody.
metritis
nounLow
/mɪˈtraɪtɪs/Inflammation of the uterus.
metrize
verb-transitiveVery low
/ˈmiː.traɪz/To measure or estimate something, particularly to determine its meter or rhythm.
metro
combining-formnounB1
/ˈmet.rəʊ/An underground railway system in a city.
metrology
nounC2
/mɪˈtrɒl.ə.dʒi/The scientific study of measurement.
metronidazole
nounLow (Technical)
/ˌmɛ.trəʊˈnaɪ.də.zəʊl/A synthetic antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites.
metronome
nounC1
/ˈmet.rə.nəʊm/A device that produces a regular, audible click at an adjustable tempo, used by musicians to practice playing in a steady rhythm.
metronymic
adjectivenounC2
/ˌmɛtrəʊˈnɪmɪk/A name derived from the name of a mother or maternal ancestor.
metrophobia
nounVery Rare
/ˌmɛtrə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/An irrational or disproportionate fear of poetry.
metroplex
nounC1/C2
/ˈmɛtrə(ʊ)plɛks/A large metropolitan area, especially one formed by the merging of several cities and suburbs into a continuous urban region.
metropolis
nounC1
/mɪˈtrɒp.əl.ɪs/A very large, densely populated, and often principal city of a country, region, or state; a major center of commerce, culture, and administration.

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