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metricize

(ˈmɛtrɪˌsaɪz) or

metricise

vb (tr)

(Poetry) obsolete to study the metre of

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met•ri•cize

(ˈmɛ trəˌsaɪz)

v.t. -cized, -ciz•ing.

to express in terms of the metric system.

[1870–75]

met′ri•cism, n.

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Verb	1.	metricize - express in the metric system metricise translate, transform - change from one form or medium into another; "Braque translated collage into oil"
	2.	metricize - convert from a non-metric to the metric system metricate, metricise, metrify convert, change over - change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy; "We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"

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