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metric n. [
metric function] a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
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metric a. [
metrical] based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"
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metric n. [
metric unit] 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"
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metric s. [
measured, metrical] the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
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metric n. [
system of measurement] a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
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