Definitions

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

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metrology

Magnons also interact naturally with other fundamental quasiparticles, including phonons and photons, making them attractive building blocks for hybrid quantum systems and quantum metrology.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

Scientists from the G7 nations and Australia signed an "unprecedented agreement" regarding quantum technology on Wednesday, France's national metrology lab told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2025

To do this, they built a custom cryo-optical metrology setup.

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024

C. A. S. Totten on the metrology of the great pyramid, a subject which does not fall within the scope of the subjects presented for the consideration of this Conference.

From International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. Protocols of the Proceedings by Various