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Phrases 42
- metric systemThe system of units developed in France in the 1790s and now used worldwide.
- metric spaceAny set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.
- metric tonsplural of metric ton: A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.
- metric tonA unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.
- performance metricA measurement of performance, often financial performance, either against peers or against a predetermined target.
- metric ounceA metric approximation of the ounce; specifically:
- metric tensora symmetric bilinear form which is non-degenerate (i.e., having all non-zero eigenvalues); a differential of distance on a manifold
- metric tonneAlternative form of metric ton: A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.
- metric martyrA shopkeeper who is penalized for selling goods using the imperial system primarily or exclusively, in violation of the Weights and Measures Acts.
- Euclidean metricIn the space ℝⁿ, the metric d(⃑x,⃑y)=√ where ⃑x=(x_1,...,x_n) and ⃑y=(y_1,...,y_n).
- metric compatibilityThe state of being metric-compatible.
- metric conversionSynonym of metrication: A conversion to the use of the metric system; a metrification.
- metric feetplural of metric foot: A unit of length (30 cm) used to sell wood in the United Kingdom.
- metric footA unit of length (30 cm) used to sell wood in the United Kingdom.
- metric inchA unit measure equivalent to 2.5 centimeters or 25 millimetres; 1/12 of a metric foot (“30 cm”)
- metric levelThe pulses in a metric structure.
- metric mileA distance in international athletics (particularly track), the 1500 meter race, being about a mile (~1609 meters).
- metric poundHalf a kilogram, or 500 grams.
- metric spacesplural of metric space: Any set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.
- metric structureRegular rhythmic components of a song, including its metre and tempo.
- metric timeThe measure of time intervals using the metric system.
- metric-compatibleOf a font, having identical metrics as another font, enabling it to serve as a substitute for another font without affecting document layout.
- uniform metricThe metric ρ(f,g)= sup _(x∈X)|f(x)-g(x)| where f and g are functions on X.
- metric prefixA prefix, added to a unit-name to denote a multiple or submultiple, usually a power of 10; such as kilo- = 10³, or milli- = 10⁻³.
- discrete metrica metric d such that for any pair of points x and y, d(x,y)=0 if x=y and d(x,y)=1 if x ne y.
Compound words 227
- geometricOf or relating to geometry.
- biometricOf, relating to, or using biometrics.
- volumetricPertaining to measurement by volume.
- econometricCombining economics and mathematics; relating to measurement of an economy
- photometricOf or relating to photometry or to photometers.
- stoichiometricOf or relating to stoichiometry.
- gravimetricOf or pertaining to measurement by weight.
- astrometricof or relating to astrometry
- bathymetricOf, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry.
- bolometricOf or pertaining to bolometry