B2adjectivescience
US/ˈmet.rɪk/
UK/ˈmet.rɪk/
using the system of measurement based on meters, grams and liters
In context
Most countries use the metric system, but the United States does not.
The recipe gives metric measurements, so I used grams instead of cups.
A metric ton is equal to one thousand kilograms.
Words that go with metric
adjective + noun
- metric systemStudents learn the metric system in primary school.
- metric tonThe ship carries ten thousand metric tons of rice.
- metric unitsScientists always work in metric units.
- metric measurementsPlease give the metric measurements as well.
- metric conversionUse an app for a quick metric conversion.
verb + adjective
- go metricBritain started to go metric in the 1960s.