metricize

[ me-truh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, met·ri·cized, met·ri·ciz·ing.

1. to express in terms of the metric system.
2. Mathematics. metrize.

Word History and Origins

Origin of metricize¹

First recorded in 1870–75; metric ¹ + -ize

Example Sentences

Koji Akizawa Glenview, Ill. Congress may be able to "metricize" scientists, electricians and even winemakers, but we will never hear, "It's third down and .9144 of a meter to go."

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