metric

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BrE /ˈmet.rɪk/ AmE /ˈmet.rɪk/

noun / adjective en → es

1 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM [noun] B1

a system of measurement based on the metre as its basic unit

sistema métrico, sistema de medidas

Collocations metric system · convert to metric

  • The metric system is used in most countries.

    El sistema métrico se utiliza en la mayoría de los países.

2 STANDARD [noun] B1

a standard or measure for comparing qualities, quantities, etc.

medida, criterio, parámetro

Collocations performance metric · set a metric

  • They use customer satisfaction as a key performance metric.

    Utilizan la satisfacción del cliente como una métrica clave de rendimiento.

3 MEASURE [adjective] B1

relating to or using the metre as a unit of measurement

métrico, relativo al sistema métrico

Collocations metric data · metric conversion

  • The metric measurement is more precise.

    La medida métrica es más precisa.

1 MEASURE [transitive] B2

to measure something using the metric system

medir, calcular

  • metric sth
  • We need to metric the distance.

    Necesitamos medir la distancia utilizando el sistema métrico.