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metrify

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪfaɪ/

transitive verb
Definition

To change something into the metric system or to arrange words in a specific rhythmic structure for poetry.


Example

The scientist decided to metrify the measurements for better accuracy in the experiment.


Tense Forms

Past: metrified

Past Participle: metrified


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how we should metrify our measurements?
Sloth B
I guess it would make things easier, especially with travel.
Sloth A
Right? It’s confusing switching between systems sometimes.
Sloth B
Totally! We should start a campaign to promote the metric system.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
metricate
versify
measure
Antonyms
dismetricate
unmeasure
disversify
Root Explanation

Metrify → It is formed from "metri" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure) and "-fy" (meaning to make or cause to be). The word "metrify" means to make something measurable or to apply a system of measurement.

Memory Tip

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

Visually Confused Words
petrify
vestrify
etherify
esterify
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