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Metric Definition & Meaning

metric
adjective
  1. based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"
  2. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
noun
  1. a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
  2. a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); "convert all the measurements to metric units"; "it is easier to work in metric"
  3. a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic

"Metric" in song lyrics

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  • "printables times tables metric"
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  • "homework help metric"
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  • "lyrics to metric"
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Frequently asked questions

What does metric mean?
based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents" the rhythmic arrangement of syllables a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); "convert all the measurements to metric units
What part of speech is metric?
Metric is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does metric have?
Metric has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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