metrology

American

[mi-trol-uh-jee] / mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

plural

metrologies

the science of weights and measures.

metrology British

/ mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ, ˌmɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

metrological adjective
metrologically adverb
metrologist noun

Etymology

Origin of metrology

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

Example Sentences

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Other business divisions include metrology and inspection, and refurbishment and servicing.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Their work lays the groundwork for a new area of metrology.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

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 • May 24, 2024

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 • May 8, 2024

Met′ric, -al, pertaining to metre or to metrology: consisting of verses.—adv.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

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