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metrology

Pronunciation: /mɪˈtrɒlədʒi/
Definition of metrology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the scientific study of measurement.

Derivatives

metrological

Pronunciation: /mɛtrəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

metrologist

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek metron 'measure' + -logy

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