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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD METROLOGY

From Greek metron measure.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF METROLOGY

metrology  [mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METROLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Metrology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METROLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Metrology

Metrology is the science of measurement. Metrology includes all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. The word comes from Greek μέτρον, "measure" + "λόγος", amongst others meaning "speech, oration, discourse, quote, study, calculation, reason". In Ancient Greek the term μετρολογία meant "theory of ratios".

Definition of metrology in the English dictionary

The definition of metrology in the dictionary is the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement. Other definition of metrology is a particular system of units.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METROLOGY


acarology
ˌækəˈrɒlədʒɪ
andrology
ænˈdrɒlədʒɪ
astrology
əˈstrɒlədʒɪ
biometeorology
ˌbaɪəʊˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ
dendrology
dɛnˈdrɒlədʒɪ
electrology
ɪlɛkˈtrɒlədʒɪ
futurology
ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪ
gastroenterology
ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒɪ
horology
hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ
hydrology
haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪ
martyrology
ˌmɑːtəˈrɒlədʒɪ
meteorology
ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ
necrology
nɛˈkrɒlədʒɪ
nephrology
nɪˈfrɒlədʒɪ
neurology
njʊˈrɒlədʒɪ
numerology
ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒɪ
petrology
pɛˈtrɒlədʒɪ
serology
sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ
urology
jʊˈrɒlədʒɪ
virology
vaɪˈrɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METROLOGY

metro
metrological
metrologically
metrologies
metrologist
metromania
metronidazole
metronome
metronomic
metronomical
metronomically
metronymic
metroplex
metropolis
metropolitan
metropolitan county
metropolitan district
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Police
metropolitanate

WORDS THAT END LIKE METROLOGY

archaeology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
phonology
physiology
psychology
radiology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of metrology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «metrology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METROLOGY

Find out the translation of metrology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of metrology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «metrology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

计量
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metrología
570 millions of speakers

English

metrology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मैट्रोलोजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المقاييس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метрологии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metrologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাত্রাবিজ্ঞান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

métrologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Metrologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Messtechnik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

計測学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

계측
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Metrologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đo lường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அளவியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेट्रोलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metroloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metrologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metrologia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метрології
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metrologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετρολογίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

meet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metrologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metrologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of metrology

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METROLOGY»

The term «metrology» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.873 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of metrology
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «metrology».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METROLOGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «metrology» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «metrology» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about metrology

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METROLOGY»

Discover the use of metrology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to metrology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Springer Handbook of Metrology and Testing
This Springer Handbook of Metrology and Testing presents the principles of Metrology the science of measurement and the methods and techniques of Testing determining the characteristics of a given product as they apply to chemical and ...
Horst Czichos, Tetsuya Saito, Leslie E. Smith, 2011
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Metrology And Quality Control
MetrologyMeasurements, Errors, Standards, Various precision measuring instruments, Straightness, Flatness, Squareness, Roundness measurement, Angular measurement.Calibration of all measuring instruments.Principles of gauge design - Types of ...
A.M.Badadhe, 2006
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The Metrology Handbook, Second Edition:
"The Measurement Quality Division, ASQ."
Jay L. Bucher, 2012
4
Computational Surface and Roundness Metrology
The book, in combination with a mathematical package or programming language interface, provides an invaluable tool for experimenting, learning, and discovering the many flavours of mathematics that is so routinely taken for granted in ...
Balasubramanian Muralikrishnan, Jayaraman Raja, 2008
5
Handbook of Surface and Nanometrology
There is a special chapter on nanometrology and this subject permeates the whole book. The Handbook of Surface and Nanometrology is the only book that covers these subject areas and is the definitive work in this field.
David J. Whitehouse, 2002
6
Handbook of Optical Metrology: Principles and Applications
Carefully designed to make information accessible to beginners without sacrificing academic rigor, the Handbook of Optical Metrology: Principles and Applications discusses fundamental principles and techniques before exploring practical ...
Toru Yoshizawa, 2009
7
Handbook of Metrology
In two easily searched volumes, the Wiley Handbook of Metrology provides a clear overview of both the fundamentals of metrology and recent advances.
Manfred Kochsiek, Michael Gläser, 2010
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Engineering metrology
This handbook comprehensively covers metrology principles and modern inspection methods in all their forms, and offers practical guidance on the choice of options available for carrying out specific inspection tasks.
D. M. Anthony, 1986
9
Handbook of Silicon Semiconductor Metrology
Providing examples of well-developed metrology capability, the book focuses on metrology for lithography, transistor, capacitor, and on-chip interconnect process technologies.
Alain C. Diebold, 2001
10
Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces
The book is an essential reference work both for researchers working and teaching in the technology and for industrial users who need to be aware of current developments of the technology and new areas of application.
E. Mainsah, Jim A. Greenwood, Derek Chetwynd, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METROLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term metrology is used in the context of the following news items.
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3D Metrology Market Worth $2205.4 Million by 2020
According to a new market research reportA"3D Metrology MarketAby ... The report segments the 3D Metrology Market on the basis of product, ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Metrology Software
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., July 21, 2015 — Hexagon Metrology Inc. has announced the PC-DMIS 2015 software for the collection, evaluation and management ... «Photonics.com, Jul 15»
3
'Metrology dept should check taxi printers'
MUMBAI: A section of taxi drivers have alleged that the metrology department are not checking the printers attached to the e-meters during the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Hexagon Metrology Releases PC-DMIS 2015
Hexagon Metrology has released PC-DMIS 2015, the latest version of the software for collection, evaluation and management of measurement ... «Desktop Engineering, Jul 15»
5
Optical Metrology Services launches state-of-the-art internal weld …
Leading precision measurement specialist, Optical Metrology Services (OMS), has launched a brand new inspection service to analyse the ... «Oil & Gas Technology, Jul 15»
6
Metrology and Online Gas Chromatography on Sulphur Compounds …
The need for accurate, reliable and cost effective means for odorant and sulphur measurements in NG pipelines has led to the installation of ... «International Environmental Technology, Jul 15»
7
Scansite Hires 3D Metrology CAD Talent From Rolls Royce
"Ilias fills an important role at Scansite and comes to us with tremendous expertise in 3D metrology," said Bassett. "We are thrilled to welcome ... «Vision Systems Design, Jul 15»
8
Business is good for vendors of test and inspection/metrology
Semiconductor test equipment and inspection/metrology equipment are unglamorous yet critical segments of the equipment field. Most people ... «ElectroIQ, Jul 15»
9
Metrology System supports 3D wafer fabrication.
July 16, 2015 - By offering wide range of metrology measurements that drive tighter process control for critical parameters in Logic, Flash, and DRAM, ... «ThomasNet News, Jul 15»
10
3D at Depth Continues Validating LiDAR Technology Applications …
The company has just announced the completion of the 75th LiDAR spool piece metrology with a 100% success rate for all metrologies to date, ... «AZoOptics.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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