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METRICIZE

Dictionary entry overview: What does metricize mean?

• METRICIZE (verb)
The verb METRICIZE has 2 senses:

1. express in the metric system
2. convert from a non-metric to the metric system

Familiarity information: METRICIZE used as a verb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• METRICIZE (verb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Express in the metric system

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

metricise; metricize

Hypernyms (to "metricize" is one way to...):

transform; translate (change from one form or medium into another)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

metricize ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Convert from a non-metric to the metric system

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

metricate; metricise; metricize; metrify

Hypernyms (to "metricize" is one way to...):

change over; convert (change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

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