"metric-compatible" meaning in English

See metric-compatible in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more metric-compatible [comparative], most metric-compatible [superlative], metrically compatible [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} metric-compatible (comparative more metric-compatible, superlative most metric-compatible)
  1. (typography, computing) Of a font, having identical metrics as another font, enabling it to serve as a substitute for another font without affecting document layout. Categories (topical): Computing, Typography Related terms: metric compatibility
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