metrology
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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
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
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
“Our proposal,” Yunger Halpern restated with finality, “is how you can enhance metrology with quantum advantage not realizable through classical means.”
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024
Met′ric, -al, pertaining to metre or to metrology: consisting of verses.—adv.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.