metrology

[mi-trol-uh-jee] / mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

measurement

Synonyms

STRONG

altitude amount amplitude analysis appraisal area assessment calibration capacity computation degree density depth determination dimension distance estimation evaluation extent frequency height judgment length magnitude mass measure mensuration pitch quantification quantity range reach scope size survey thickness time valuation volume weight width

WEAK

metage

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance thinness unimportance

Example Sentences

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In metrology, the science of precision measurement, optical systems could one day serve as a universal reference standard, possibly working alongside or even replacing electronic systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Other business divisions include metrology and inspection, and refurbishment and servicing.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Light measurement devices called optical frequency combs have revolutionized metrology, spectroscopy, atomic clocks, and other applications.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2024

The metrology department in its daily weather forecast has continued to predict moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of the country.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

This convenient, exact, and highly developed system of arithmetic and metrology enabled the Chaldæans to make good use of their observations, and to extract from them a connected astronomical doctrine.

From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir