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metrication|mɛtrɪˈkeɪʃən|
[f. metric a.2 + -ation.]
The process of converting to the metric system of weights and measures; the adoption of the metric system.
1965J. V. Dunworth (Director, Nat. Physical Lab.) in Times 29 Nov. 11/5 Earlier this year the National Physical Laboratory sought the guidance of the editor [sc. E. McIntosh] of the Concise Oxford Dictionary on this matter... His reply was as follows:—‘Consider the following: Carbon(ize); decimal(ize);..methyl(ate); oxygen(ate). The modern tendency is to use -ize, -ization in forming new words rather than -ate, -ation. It seems to me that either metrication or metricization could be used.’ In the light of these comments the N.P.L. and the Ministry of Technology chose ‘metrication’ on the grounds of brevity and euphony. The corresponding verb ‘metricate’ seems very satisfactory. 1966New Scientist 6 Jan. 32/1 Some British scientists who have worked for years with dynes and oersteds, calories and millimetres of mercury, may think they need not share the worries of their fellow citizens about metrication. 1968Observer 21 Apr. 7/1 The Board of Trade has refused to announce a programme for metrication. 1969Guardian 27 Jan. 3/4 The metrication of large sections of British industry will soon be an accomplished fact. 1971Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 25 Nov. 26/2 Creeping metrication is upon us and the CFL [sc. Canadian Football League] has taken official cognizance of the fact. |