Once, when some money disappeared […], it was Ben who took the cleaner under his wing and instituted inquiries which revealed a group of matric boys to be the culprits.
Source: wiktionary
Matric
/ˈmeɪtɹɪk/
Synonyms for "matric" (14 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (7)
Noun(7 words)
matriculation exammatriculatorymatrix-basedmatrix-centricmatrix-relatedregistrationsecondary leaving exam
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: admission, enrollment, high school leaving exam, matric level, matric-based.
- Sentence evidence is available for matric, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "matric".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "matric"
Keep "matric" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "matric" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "matric", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "matric" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesacademic termadmissionadmission processadmittancealgebraic conceptassessmenteducational descriptoreducational procedureexaminationmathematical term
More specific
11 entriesfinal year examinternational student matriculationmatric equationmatric exammatric formmatric resultsmatric spacematric studentsecondary leaving examtransfer student matriculationundergraduate matriculation
Collocations
11 entriesmatric datamatric equationmatric exammatric formmatric levelmatric resultsmatriculation ceremonymatriculation certificatematriculation exammatriculation feematriculation number
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
But throughout this book we look upon the matric algebras as our primary object;
Source: wiktionary
[…] the possibility of using matric methods to solve analysis and synthesis problems becomes apparent.
Source: wiktionary
In other words, its controls are homeomorphic to the matric mathematics.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "matric"?
Closest matches include admission, enrollment, high school leaving exam, matric level, matric-based.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "matric"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.