metrology
noun
me·trol·o·gy
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Definition of metrology
1
: the science of weights and measures or of measurement
2
: a system of weights and measures
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Other Words from metrology
metrological
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adjective
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metrologist
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Examples of metrology in a Sentence
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At the state’s advanced manufacturing technology centers, 500 students this year received certificates for a range of manufacturing skills such as reading blueprints, milling and metrology, the study of measurement. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, "With Thousands Of Manufacturing Jobs Approaching, Connecticut Trains Hundreds," 16 Aug. 2017 Senior Metrology Engineer Review the design of metrology systems and optical testing performed by contractors and partner institutions in the production of optical subsystems, science instruments, adaptive optics systems, and other systems. — Orange County Register, "TMT is looking for self-motivated individuals who are excited by the opportunity to join a highly-visible international project that will significantly advance our understanding of the universe.," 20 Feb. 2017 Senior Metrology Engineer Review the design of metrology systems and optical testing performed by contractors and partner institutions in the production of optical subsystems, science instruments, adaptive optics systems, and other systems. — Orange County Register, "TMT is looking for self-motivated individuals who are excited by the opportunity to join a highly-visible international project that will significantly advance our understanding of the universe.," 20 Feb. 2017 What few reliable measuring devices there were had to be calibrated in Europe, where metrology – the science of measurement – was well established. — Brian Alexander, WIRED, "Atomic Rulers of the World," 1 June 2001These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'metrology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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metrology
noun
me·trol·o·gy
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plural metrologies
Medical Definition of metrology
1
: the science of weights and measures or of measurement
2
: a system of weights and measures
Other Words from metrology
metrological
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adjective
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metrologically
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adverb
metrologist
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