Definition of Metrology

1. Noun. The scientific study of measurement.

Generic synonyms: Science, Scientific Discipline
Derivative terms: Metrological

Definition of Metrology

1. n. The science of, or a system of, weights and measures; also, a treatise on the subject.

Definition of Metrology

1. Noun. The science of weights and measures or of measurement. ¹

2. Noun. A system of weights and measures. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metrology

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Medical Definition of Metrology

1. The science of, or a system of, weights and measures; also, a treatise on the subject. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metrology

metrochromes
metrocyte
metrodin
metrodynamometer
metrodynia
metrofibroma
metrogenic
metrograph
metrographs
metrography
metrological
metrologically
metrologies
metrologist
metrologists
metrology (current term)
metrolymphangitis
metromalacia
metromania
metromaniac
metromaniacs
metromanias
metrometer
metrometers
metron
metronidazole
metronidazoles
metronome
metronome marking
metronomes

Literary usage of Metrology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting Standards edited by Maureen Breitenberg (1993)
"The work plans of OIML are decided by common agreement within a steering committee called the International Committee of Legal metrology (CIML) in which ..."

2. An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology by Nist, Board on Assessment of NIST Programs, ebrary, Inc, National Research Council (U.S.) (2005)
"The QEM Division's Electric Power metrology project is an example of direct ... The QEM Division's Voltage metrology project is directly relevant to a ..."

3. The International Standard: A Magazine Devoted to the Discussion and (1885)
"HEBREW metrology. The subject of Hebrew metrology, as ordinarily thought of and accepted, is not to be touched on in this paper for want of space. ..."

4. Principles of Pharmacy by Henry Vinecome Arny (1917)
"USP Convention of 1910.—AJP, 82, 1910, 267; Am. Dr., 56, 1910, 323. Geneva Conference.—Anon., Pharm. Era, 8, 1892, 43. CHAPTER II metrology metrology is the ..."

5. The Mathematical and Other Writings of Robert Leslie Ellis by Robert Leslie Ellis, Harvey Goodwin (1863)
"In another point of view metrology resembles philology, namely, that similarity is a very bad test of real connection, and that much better evidence is ..."

6. Life and Work at the Great Pyramid During the Months of January, February by Charles Piazzi Smyth (1867)
"metrology suitable as a Subject ? Whether metrology at large, or some special means for the typification and regulation of weights and measures (which we ..."

7. Proceedings of the Society of Biblical Archaeology by Society of Biblical Archaeology (1891)
"THE metrology OF THE MEDICAL PAPYRUS EBERS.* By FL Griffith. This subject was treated in 1875 by Ebers ("Pap. Ebers," Vol. I, p. 18 ff. ..."

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