0 the process of changing to using metric units for measuring things
1 the change from measuring things in imperial units (= feet, pounds, pints, etc.) to using metric units (= metres, kilograms, litres, etc.):
Metrication has still not been fully implemented in the construction industry.
Some seem to be resigned to it because for some reason they think that metrication will be in the interests of the export trade generally.
How does he intend to allay public disquiet about metrication, which has forced the furnishing trades to abandon metric measures for curtains and carpets?
He was a staunch upholder of the freedom of the individual and, as a corollary, was passionately opposed to compulsory metrication.
But the truth is that metrication cannot stop at the factory gate.
It would be senseless to drive into metrication overnight, but no one can accuse us of doing that.
Metrication of carafes of 10 fluid ounces and 20 fluid ounces is retained so that imperial measures can continue to be used.
Quite a number of questions were asked by the denizens of another place about metrication, but with very little success.
First, as to the necessity, we live with enclaves of metrication within the commercial, industrial and academic worlds.
