1. (

• metric_function ,
• metric

) a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them ;

2. (

• metric_unit ,
• metric ,

) 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" ;

3. (

• system_of_measurement ,
• metric

) a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic ;

1. (

• metric ,
• metrical

) based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents" ;

2. (

• measured ,
• metrical ,
• metric

) the rhythmic arrangement of syllables ;