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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Their work lays the groundwork for a new area of metrology.

From Science Daily

De Leon's lab specializes in quantum metrology along with the materials and fabrication methods that determine qubit performance.

From Science Daily

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

Quantum devices use the quirky behaviour of quantum particles to perform tasks that go beyond what 'classical' machines can do, including quantum computing, simulation, sensing, communication and metrology.

From Science Daily

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

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