Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to metrology: Pertaining to the science of measurement, including its theoretical and practical aspects.
   • Concerning measurement standards: Involving the systems, units, and standards used for precise measurement.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The laboratory's metrological capabilities are certified by the national institute. (The measurement-related abilities of the laboratory are officially recognized.)
  • A metrological study was conducted to ensure the accuracy of the new scales. (A study concerning measurement science was done to verify the scales' precision.)
  • This discrepancy has significant metrological implications. (This difference has important consequences for the field of measurement.)

Advanced Usage

• "Metrological traceability": A property of a measurement result whereby it can be related to a stated reference through a documented unbroken chain of calibrations.
  • The certificate provides metrological traceability to the International System of Units.
• "Metrological confirmation": The set of operations required to ensure that measuring equipment conforms to the requirements for its intended use.
  • The metrological confirmation process is part of our quality management system.

Variants and Related Words

• Metrology (n): The science of measurement.
  • He works in the field of metrology.
• Metrologist (n): A scientist or engineer specializing in metrology.
  • The metrologist calibrated the instrument.

Synonyms

• Measurement-related: Pertaining to the act or process of measuring.
• Calibrational: Concerning the adjustment or standardization of measuring instruments (more specific).

Related Phrases

• Metrological institute: An organization responsible for maintaining measurement standards.
  • The national metrological institute sets the primary standards.
• Metrological characteristic: A distinguishing feature of a measuring instrument, such as its accuracy or range.
  • The device's key metrological characteristics are listed in the manual.

Adjective

1. of or relating to metrology