The Clue
Kind of ton (6 letter answer)
The Answer
METRIC
Tags
Notes
The answer METRIC is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Not in pounds, say
Standard
___ system
A certain system
Kind of system
Kind of unit
Measuring system
Pertaining to distance
Standard of assessment
System of measurement
Like grams and liters
Like Homer's verses
Like liters and grams
Like some measurements
Like some weights
Like many countries' rulers
Like some measuring units
Definition
METRIC as a noun:
1. (metric function, metric) = a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
2. (metric unit, metric) = a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); "convert all the measurements to metric units"; "it is easier to work in metric"
3. (system of measurement, metric) = a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
METRIC as an adjective:
1. (metric, metrical) = based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"
2. (measured, metrical, metric) = the rhythmic arrangement of syllables