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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In metrology, the science of precision measurement, optical systems could one day serve as a universal reference standard, possibly working alongside or even replacing electronic systems.

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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.

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"Quantum metrology, which exploits quantum effects to improve measurements of physical quantities, is by now an established field of research," says Treutlein.

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Their work lays the groundwork for a new area of metrology.

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De Leon's lab specializes in quantum metrology along with the materials and fabrication methods that determine qubit performance.

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