To change the units from metric to imperial and vice versa, the 'menu' button must be clicked.
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Metric
/ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
Synonyms for "metric" (169 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Noun(23 words)
distance functionmeasureafisrajaiaalopiusassessment metricbehavioral indicatorsbelonging at schoolbimlibiology exam scorebodily indicatorboost ecosystem vitalitycacomixlecliicnossuscommunication parametercommunity goalscommunity progresscoral reef resiliencecost-benefit
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Adjective(4 words)
Strong matches (51)
Noun(37 words)
degree of cultural lossdesign propertydistance measuredistance metricecosystem attributeecosystem vigoreducation measureelmontemotional-intelligence basedenvironmental health metricenvironmental metricephafeleciafinancial metricfugogarden unitsgovernance scoregraph featuregroup attribute measurehand steadiness
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importance descriptorincrease energizationsindicindicatorindicator signalindicatorsintervention indicatorinvestment measureirtishlandscape metricslanguage learner progresslevel of excitementmarket descriptormarketing factormeasure economic valuemeasure educational impactmeasure work capacity
Adjective(5 words)
ecological measureeconomic measureenvironmental functionmathematical measuremeasurable attribute
Verb(2 words)
gauge interestinteracted outcomes
Related words (84)
Adjective(9 words)
measuredmetricalphysical conceptquantitative ecosystem health assessmentquantitative findingsriemannianscientific measuresocial stabilitystatistical concept
Noun(53 words)
measurementmeasurement basedmeasurement toolsmetric functionmetric systemmetric unitmetricalmore lawlessmore orderedmuztaghnaturalness scorenetwork performancenetwork transfer ratenutritional measurepayoffspeer group dynamicsperformance criterionperformance measureperformance measuresphysiology measure
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policy measureptlorisquality attributesquality measurequantitativeratiosreef health indicatorsresearch descriptorresource efficiencyrhythmicserkinsi unitssignal indicatorsignal indicatorssilhouettessocial indicatorsocial progress indexsocial progress markersomraispacing uniformityspanish mediblestandardstandard unitsstandardizedsystem characteristicsystem of measurementsystem performanceunituubveadarvitharrwater claritywerts
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: distance function, measure, afisr, ajaia, alopius.
- Sentence evidence is available for metric, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
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 "metric".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "metric"
Keep "metric" 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 "metric" 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 "metric", 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 "metric" 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
16 entriesamountfunctionmapmappingmathematical conceptmathematical functionmeasuremeasurementmeasurement conceptpoetic formquantificationquantitysingle-valued functionsystem of measurementunitunit of measurement
More specific
9 entriescentimetereuclidean metriciambic meterlitermanhattan metricmetermetric systemmetric unittrochaic meter
Collocations
7 entriesmetric conversionmetric measurementmetric prefixmetric rulermetric systemmetric tonmetric unit
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
2 entriesTranslations
18 translations across 17 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- метрика noun (notion in mathematics)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 度量 noun (notion in mathematics)
Czech
1 entries- metrika noun (notion in mathematics)
Finnish
1 entries- metriikka noun (notion in mathematics)
French
1 entries- métrique noun (notion in mathematics)
German
1 entries- Metrik noun (notion in mathematics)
Hungarian
1 entries- metrika noun (notion in mathematics)
Icelandic
1 entries- firð noun (notion in mathematics)
Italian
1 entries- metrica noun (notion in mathematics)
Japanese
2 entries- メトリック noun (notion in mathematics)
- 計量 noun (notion in mathematics)
Macedonian
1 entries- метрика noun (notion in mathematics)
Polish
1 entries- metryka noun (notion in mathematics)
Portuguese
1 entries- métrica noun (notion in mathematics)
Russian
1 entries- ме́трика noun (notion in mathematics)
Spanish
1 entries- métrica noun (notion in mathematics)
Swedish
1 entries- metrik noun (notion in mathematics)
Vietnamese
1 entries- mêtric noun (notion in mathematics)
Sample sentences
26 total sentences available.
Conversion to the metric system was opposed by tool manufacturers.
Source: tatoeba (2514658)
Tom, stubborn as he was, refused to change to the sensible metric system, preferring to measure volume in hogsheads instead.
Source: tatoeba (3509873)
In 2011, the Administration finalized fuel economy standards for Model Year 2014-2018 for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and vans. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 270 million metric tons and save 530 million barrels of oil.
Source: tatoeba (3651046)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "metric"?
Closest matches include distance function, measure, afisr, ajaia, alopius.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "metric"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.