The Collaborative International Dictionary
Metric analysis
Metric \Met"ric\ (m[e^]t"r[i^]k), a. [L. metricus, Gr. ?: cf. F. m['e]trique. See Meter rhythm.]
Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement.
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Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement.
Metric analysis (Chem.), analysis by volume; volumetric analysis.
Metric system, See metric system in the vocabulary.