metricate
English
Etymology
metric + -ate
Verb
metricate (third-person singular simple present metricates, present participle metricating, simple past and past participle metricated)
- To express physical quantities using the metric system.
- To convert to the use of the metric system.
Synonyms
- (jurisdictional conversion to using metric): metrify (US, Canada)
Related terms
- metrication
See also
- metricize
- metrification
Anagrams
- actimeter