Definitions

metrology

[mi-trol-uh-jee] / mɪˈtrɒl ə dʒi /

NOUN

measurement

Synonyms

STRONG

altitude amount amplitude analysis appraisal area assessment calibration capacity computation degree density depth determination dimension distance estimation evaluation extent frequency height judgment length magnitude mass measure mensuration pitch quantification quantity range reach scope size survey thickness time valuation volume weight width

WEAK

metage

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance thinness unimportance

Example Sentences

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Looking ahead, these microresonators could be used to create compact microlasers, highly sensitive chemical and biological sensors, and tools for quantum metrology and networking.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

Scientists from the G7 nations and Australia signed an "unprecedented agreement" regarding quantum technology on Wednesday, France's national metrology lab told AFP.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

Quantum devices use the quirky behaviour of quantum particles to perform tasks that go beyond what 'classical' machines can do, including quantum computing, simulation, sensing, communication and metrology.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2024

The metrology department in its daily weather forecast has continued to predict moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of the country.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

This convenient, exact, and highly developed system of arithmetic and metrology enabled the Chaldæans to make good use of their observations, and to extract from them a connected astronomical doctrine.

From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir