metric

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

ruОтносящийся к системе измерений, основанной на метре, литре и грамме; также используется для описания стандарта измерения.esRelativo al sistema de medición basado en el metro, el litro y el gramo; también se usa para describir un estándar de medida o algo relacionado con la métrica.frRelatif 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.deDas metrische System betreffend, das auf Meter, Liter und Gramm basiert; auch allgemein eine Messung oder einen Maßstab bezeichnend.ptRelativo ao sistema de medidas baseado no metro, no litro e no grama; também usado para descrever um padrão de medição.zh与公制（米、升、克）计量系统相关的；也用于描述度量或测量的标准。arصفة تتعلق بالنظام المتري للقياسات القائم على المتر واللتر والجرام، وتُستخدم أيضاً للإشارة إلى معيار أو مقياس يُعتمد في القياس أو التقييم.

1. Measurement system B1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruМетрическая системаesmétricofrmétrique (système métrique)deMetrisches SystemptSistema métricozh公制的arالنظام المتري

   Synonymes: metrical

   Antonymes: customaryenglishimperial

2. Poetic rhythm C1 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruМетрическийesmétrico (relativo a la métrica poética)frmétrique (versification)demetrischptMétricozh格律的arعَرُوضِيّ

   Synonymes: cadencedmeasuredmetricalprosodicrhythmic

• more metric comparative form
• most metric superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее систему или стандарт измерения, функцию, определяющую расстояние между точками в пространстве, или количественный показатель, используемый для оценки.esSustantivo que denota un sistema o estándar de medición, una función que define la distancia entre puntos en un espacio, o un indicador cuantitativo utilizado para evaluar algo.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das ein Maßsystem oder einen Standard für Messungen bezeichnet, eine Funktion, die den Abstand zwischen Punkten in einem Raum bestimmt, oder eine quantitative Kennzahl zur Bewertung.ptSubstantivo que designa um sistema ou padrão de medição, uma função que define a distância entre pontos no espaço ou um indicador quantitativo usado para avaliação.zh名词，指测量或度量的系统或标准；数学中定义空间中两点间距离的函数；也指用于评估的量化指标。arاسم يدل على نظام أو معيار للقياس، أو دالة تحدد المسافة بين النقاط في الفضاء، أو مؤشر كمي يُستخدم للتقييم.

1. Function measuring distance C2 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruФункция, измеряющая расстояниеesMétrica (distancia)frFonction de distancedeMetrikptFunção que mede distânciazh度量函数arدالة قياس المسافة

   Synonymes: distance

2. Decimal unit of measurement B1 formal technical

   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.

   • 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.

   ruМетрическая единицаesUnidad métrica de medidafrUnité de mesure du système métriquedemetrische EinheitptUnidade métricazh公制单位arوحدة قياس مترية

3. System for quantifying characteristics B2 formal business

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

   • 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.

   ruМетрикаesMétrica (sistema de medición)frSystème de mesuredeMetrikptMétricazh指标arمِقْيَاس

   Synonymes: benchmarkcriteriongaugeindexindicatormeasureparameterstandardyardstick

• metrics plural form
• metrics' possessive plural form
• metric's possessive singular form