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meticulous

IPA: /mɪˈtɪkjələs/

KK: /mɪˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Very careful and paying a lot of attention to details.

Example: She is meticulous in her work, ensuring that every detail is perfect.

meticulously

IPA: /mɪˈtɛk.jə.ləs.li/

KK: /mɪˈtɛk.jə.ləs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great attention to detail; very carefully and precisely.

Example: She meticulously organized her notes before the exam.

meticulousness

IPA: /mɪˈtɪkjələsnəs/

KK: /mɪˈtɪkjələsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of paying great attention to detail and being very careful and precise in doing something.

Example: Her meticulousness in organizing the event ensured that everything went smoothly.

metonymy

IPA: /mɪˈtɒnəmi/

KK: /mɪˈtɒnəmi/

noun

Definition: A way of using a word or phrase to represent something closely related to it, like using 'the crown' to mean 'the monarchy' or 'Hollywood' to refer to the film industry.

Example: In literature, metonymy is often used to create vivid imagery, such as saying 'the White House issued a statement' to mean the U.S. government.

metre

IPA: /ˈmiːtə/

KK: /ˈmiːtə/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches.

Example: The room is five metres long.

metric

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a system of measurement based on the meter, liter, and gram, which is used in most countries around the world.

Example: The metric system is used in science and many countries for measuring length, weight, and volume.

noun

Definition: A standard way to measure something, often used in science or mathematics.

Example: The metric for evaluating the project's success was based on customer satisfaction.

metrical

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to measurement or the structure of poetry, especially in terms of rhythm and meter.

Example: The poem was written in a metrical form, following a specific rhythm.

metrically

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪkli/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the measurement of rhythm or structure, often used in poetry or music.

Example: The poem was written metrically, following a strict pattern of beats and syllables.

metrication

IPA: /ˈmɛtrɪˌkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈmɛtrɪˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing from one system of measurement to the metric system, which uses units like meters and kilograms.

Example: The metrication of the country made it easier to trade with other nations that use the metric system.

metritis

IPA: /mɛˈtraɪtɪs/

KK: /mɛˈtraɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the uterus.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with metritis after she reported severe abdominal pain.

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