metric

• Relatif au système de mesure fondé sur le mètre, le litre et le gramme ; également utilisé pour désigner une norme ou un critère de mesure ou d'évaluation.

Relating to the system of measurement based on the meter, liter, and gram; also used to describe a standard of measurement.

1. Measurement systemB1formalscientific

   Relating to or based on the meter as a standard unit of measurement, as part of the metric system.

   métrique (système métrique)

   • The metric system is used in most countries for scientific measurements.
   • We need metric units for this engineering project.
   • The recipe uses metric measurements like grams and milliliters.

   Synonymesmetrical

   Antonymescustomaryenglishimperial

2. Poetic rhythmC1formalart

   Relating to the rhythmic structure of poetry or verse, based on patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables.

   métrique (versification)

   • The poet used a strict metric pattern in the sonnet.
   • Metric analysis helps understand the flow of classical poetry.
   • The metric arrangement of syllables creates a musical quality in the verse.

   Synonymescadencedmeasuredmetricalprosodicrhythmic

• Nom désignant un système ou une norme de mesure, une fonction définissant la distance entre des points dans un espace, ou un indicateur quantitatif utilisé pour l'évaluation.

A noun referring to a system or standard of measurement, a function that defines distance between points in a space, or a quantitative indicator used for evaluation.

1. Function measuring distanceC2formalscientific

   A mathematical function that defines a distance between any two points in a given set, satisfying specific properties such as non-negativity and symmetry.

   Fonction de distance

   • The Euclidean metric is a classic example of a metric on ℝⁿ.
   • In topology, a metric space is defined by the existence of a metric.
   • The metric makes it possible to talk about convergence and continuity.

   Synonymesdistance

2. Decimal unit of measurementB1formaltechnical

   A unit of measurement belonging to the metric system, which is based on multiples of ten and uses meters, kilograms, and seconds as fundamental units.

   Unité de mesure du système métrique

   • The metric is a decimal system, so converting between units is straightforward.
   • Scientists prefer the metric over imperial units for consistency.
   • In most countries, the metric is the standard system for measuring length and mass.

3. System for quantifying characteristicsB2formalbusiness

   A set of related measurements or indicators used to assess, compare, or track a specific attribute or performance.

   Système de mesure

   • The company uses several metrics to evaluate employee productivity.
   • Customer satisfaction is a key metric for online businesses.
   • The development team tracks software performance metrics regularly.

   Synonymesbenchmarkcriteriongaugeindexindicatormeasureparameterstandardyardstick