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metricize

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪˌzaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪˌsaɪz/

verb
Definition

To change something so that it uses a system of measurement based on the meter, or to introduce measurements into a process.


Example

The company decided to metricize their production process to improve efficiency.


Tense Forms

Past: metricized

Past Participle: metricized


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new project we need to metricize?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it will help us track our progress better.
Sloth A
Exactly! It’s important to metricize our goals for clarity.
Sloth B
For sure, otherwise we won't know if we're improving.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quantify
measure
evaluate
Antonyms
ignore
neglect
overlook
Root Explanation

Metricize → It is formed from "metric" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "metricize" means to make something measurable or to apply a system of measurement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'measure' ('metron') and remember that 'metricize' means to make something measurable.

Visually Confused Words
demetricize
geometricize
ethicize
theatricize
mithraicize
metallicize
merice
electricize
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