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   Metric , a. [L. metricus, Gr. : cf. F. métrique. See Meter rhythm.]
   Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement.
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   Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement.
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   Metric analysis (Chem.), analysis by volume; volumetric analysis. -- Metric system, See metric system in the vocabulary.
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