metricate

English

Etymology

From metric +‎ -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Verb

metricate (third-person singular simple present metricates, present participle metricating, simple past and past participle metricated)

To express physical quantities using the metric system.
To convert to the use of the metric system.

Synonyms

(jurisdictional conversion to using metric): metrify (US, Canada)

Related terms

metrication

Anagrams

actimeter