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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Metric Unit.
Metric Unit - as a noun
A decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
Example: "Convert all the measurements to metric units"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
metricHypernyms (Closely Related)
unitunit of measurementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The metric unit of length is the meter."
"Gram is a metric unit commonly used to measure weight."
"The metric unit of volume is the liter."
"Kilogram is the base metric unit of mass."
"Centimeter is a metric unit of measurement for small lengths."