Metrication (Noun)
Meaning
The act of changing from imperial units of measurement to metric units: meters, grams, seconds.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government initiated a nationwide metrication program to standardize measurements across all industries.
- The process of metrication in the country was slow due to resistance from some business owners who were accustomed to imperial units.
- Metrication has become a crucial step in many countries seeking to integrate their economies into the global market.
- Australia's metrication program was largely successful, with most industries adopting the new system by the mid-1980s.
- The company invested heavily in employee training to facilitate a smooth transition during the metrication process.