metrology

[ mi-trol-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural me·trol·o·gies.

1. the science of weights and measures.

metrology

/ mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ; ˌmɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement
2. a particular system of units

Derived Forms

• meˈtrologist, noun
• ˌmetroˈlogically, adverb
• metrological, adjective

Other Words From

• met·ro·log·i·cal [me-tr, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• metro·logi·cal·ly adverb
• me·trolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of metrology¹

First recorded in 1810–20; metro- ¹ + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of metrology¹

C19: from Greek metron measure

Example Sentences

Quantum devices use the quirky behaviour of quantum particles to perform tasks that go beyond what 'classical' machines can do, including quantum computing, simulation, sensing, communication and metrology.

From Science Daily

Light measurement devices called optical frequency combs have revolutionized metrology, spectroscopy, atomic clocks, and other applications.

From Science Daily

The metrology department in its daily weather forecast has continued to predict moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of the country.

From Seattle Times

This collaboration is now more broadly developing computational metrology, in which the output of a measurement is a predictive model rather than just a parameter.

From Science Daily

“Our proposal,” Yunger Halpern restated with finality, “is how you can enhance metrology with quantum advantage not realizable through classical means.”

From Salon