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)
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
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