Metric \Met"ric\ (m[e^]t"r[i^]k), a. [L. metricus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
m['e]trique. See {Meter} rhythm.]
1. Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by,
measurement.
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2. 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.
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{Metric analysis} (Chem.), analysis by volume; volumetric
analysis.
{Metric system}, See {metric system} in the vocabulary.
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