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1. (noun) metric functionmetric
a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them


2. (noun) metric unitmetric
a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
"convert all the measurements to metric units"; "it is easier to work in metric"

3. (noun) system of measurementmetric
a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic


4. (adj) metricmetrical
based on the meter as a standard of measurement
"the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"

5. (adj) measuredmetricalmetric
the rhythmic arrangement of syllables



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