metric
IPA: mˈɛtrɪk
noun
- A measure for something; a means of deriving a quantitative measurement or approximation for otherwise qualitative phenomena (especially used in engineering).
- (mathematics) A function for the measurement of the "distance" between two points in some metric space: it is a real-valued function d(x,y) between points x and y satisfying the following properties: (1) "non-negativity": d(x,y)>0, (2) "identity of indiscernibles": d(x,y)=0 mbox iffx=y, (3) "symmetry": d(x,y)=d(y,x), and (4) "triangle inequality": d(x,y)<d(x,z)+d(z,y).
- (mathematics) A metric tensor.
- Abbreviation of metric system. [The system of units developed in France in the 1790s and now used worldwide.]
verb
- (transitive, aerospace, systems engineering) To measure or analyse statistical data concerning the quality or effectiveness of a process.
adjective
- Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.
- (music) Of or relating to the meter of a piece of music.
- (mathematics, physics) Of or relating to distance.
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Examples of "metric" in Sentences
- Now, the metric is in the canonical form.
- The diagram actually pictures the metric.
- The fabrication was made in metrical size.
- I'll call this metric a pseudo reputation.
- The metric distance to the singularity is finite.
- The solution is represented in the metric tensor.
- The metric is pervasive throughout the 2004 report.
- Round the metric equivalent to the nearest centimeter.
- The answer is practically certain to be metrical constraints.
- There is also inconstant use of metric and imperial measurements.
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