Translation guide
The scientific study of measurement. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the technical term 計量学 (keiryōgaku) or the broader 測定学 (sokuteigaku). For practical contexts like industrial standards, 計測 (keisoku) is common.
metrology (science)
The academic or scientific discipline concerned with measurement theory, units, and standards.
The standard technical term for metrology as a science. Used in academic and professional contexts.
He is an expert in metrology.
A broader term sometimes used for the science of measurement, but less specific than 計量学.
Metrology is fundamental to physics.
The applied aspects of measurement, including instruments, calibration, and industrial standards.
Refers to measurement and instrumentation in engineering and industrial contexts. Often used in compound terms like 計測器 (measuring instrument).
Precise measurements are performed in this factory.
Often used for weighing or measuring quantities, especially in legal or commercial contexts (e.g., 計量法, Measurement Act).
計量学 is the academic discipline, while 計測 refers to the actual process of measurement and instrumentation. Use 計量学 when discussing theory, and 計測 for practical applications.
計量法に基づいて検査が行われた。
The inspection was conducted based on the Measurement Act.