What is the metric equivalent of inching?

In this question: Preparing for metric dominance:

  • alternatives to idioms using imperial units five answers inching.

Do you perceive that life is moving slowly?

As in Peter Parker believes that the Elon Musk of the GoPro is inching towards Mars.

“Metering closer to his goal” sounds genuinely off. Too bad. How can I avoid using arguably antiquated measurements (which has contributed towards the loss of one space mission) without sounding totally crazy? What are some equivalent expressions using metric units?

What and why does one believe so in NGC?

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According to arbitrary units, ancient words had centuries to be used as the basis for words and phrases. While the modern inch is from the 20th century. Inches of variable length are where they begin since the 1300s (the current spelling of inches is 2 1/2 inches long.034cm). Wikipedia says even a first occurrence from 700 AD.

inch (n.c.a.d.) to 700. AD. 1)

“linear measure one-twelfth of a foot,” late Old English ynce, Middle English unche (current spelling c.1415). 1300) – Etymonline

The verb is from a lot later:

inch (v.)

1590s, “move little by little” (intrans.), from inch (n.1). ( -n”1,1′.’), from inch (n.01); () Meaning “drive or force in smaller degrees” is from 1660s. – Etymonline

If the two words are actually imperial and not pre-imperial, both must continue to exist and are remade. (like “Jeanne”) Imperial units have been established exclusively in the nineteenth century. Is the categorization a verb as an imperial unit verb?

There a few metrical words, like the verb to meter, which has already been appropriated by the usage in parking meters for example. Given the length of words for the smaller metrical units, it is unlikely inching will be replaced anytime soon.

Since the definition of verb of dictionaries doesn’t even refer to inches (anymore? I would consider the verb non-imperial already. Is the verb not new for the British imperial system or older is it given the English octiom as an English imperial system?

My vision is perfect. inch VERB 1 Do you want to move along slowly and carefully? – ODO

Conclusion

Using inching perfectly okay and there is no math associated with it that will let your spaceships crash.

Answered on March 24, 2021.
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You could use a word that is not connected to units of measurement or to a unit of measurement. (In Russian) creep-ing.

From Dictionary. As

a vehicle, the automobile crept up rather than down the hill. Time seems to creep along on these hot summer days.

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“Elon creeping his way towards Mars” by your example?

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Answered on March 25, 2021.
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You could use a word that is not connected to units of measurement or to a unit of measurement. (In Russian) creep-ing.

From Dictionary. As

a vehicle, the automobile crept up rather than down the hill. Time seems to creep along on these hot summer days.

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“Elon creeping his way towards Mars” by your example?

What is the biggest mistake in doing to a person who has a large financial position?

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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Although not a verb, nor a single word, could you consider an adverbial phrase such as millimeter by millimeter.

Animating the mouse millimeter by millimeter, the cat shook and moved towards the mouse.

Is it possible to develop an alternative version

of Inched?

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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According to arbitrary units, ancient words had centuries to be used as the basis for words and phrases. While the modern inch is from the 20th century. Inches of variable length are where they begin since the 1300s (the current spelling of inches is 2 1/2 inches long.034cm). Wikipedia says even a first occurrence from 700 AD.

inch (n.c.a.d.) to 700. AD. 1)

“linear measure one-twelfth of a foot,” late Old English ynce, Middle English unche (current spelling c.1415). 1300) – Etymonline

The verb is from a lot later:

inch (v.)

1590s, “move little by little” (intrans.), from inch (n.1). ( -n”1,1′.’), from inch (n.01); () Meaning “drive or force in smaller degrees” is from 1660s. – Etymonline

If the two words are actually imperial and not pre-imperial, both must continue to exist and are remade. (like “Jeanne”) Imperial units have been established exclusively in the nineteenth century. Is the categorization a verb as an imperial unit verb?

There a few metrical words, like the verb to meter, which has already been appropriated by the usage in parking meters for example. Given the length of words for the smaller metrical units, it is unlikely inching will be replaced anytime soon.

Since the definition of verb of dictionaries doesn’t even refer to inches (anymore? I would consider the verb non-imperial already. Is the verb not new for the British imperial system or older is it given the English octiom as an English imperial system?

My vision is perfect. inch VERB 1 Do you want to move along slowly and carefully? – ODO

Conclusion

Using inching perfectly okay and there is no math associated with it that will let your spaceships crash.

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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I would use incrementing without “his way”.

Definition:

To increase by step or by a step, especially by one.

Wiktionary

example:

Elon is incrementing towards Mars where the Earth is touching. What is his plan?

It is not terribly popular, though, and it would probably come off as overly technical.

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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If I transcribed with sources , I have concluded that there is currently no synonym of inching that is based on a metric word.

Is there any way to construct this expression if it is actually invented or used? How did you know that you never wanted to?

How effective is the inching setup? What does the US/USA metric system mean to you? By using a word you will not cause a space disaster. If you don’t keep it that way, you will just cause your own disaster.

If you really wanted to use metric word you could say something like “advancing a centimeter at a time”, but that seems rather inelegant to me. I have 1 in a row, inching. I’d stick with inching.

Is it an example of speech? What’s a good example of telling my girlfriend not to put his eggs in a basket? I believe that most people don’t actually put eggs in baskets anymore. Why can’t someone use that specific figure of speech as an effective way to emphasise a practical point to him?”

How can I avoid using archaic measurements?

Why do we never refer to units of measurement? I look at the synonyms of inching, but in my opinion their negative connotations make most of them inferior to inching. I have looked at the synonyms of angular. I have looked at the synonyms of angular. I have made some interesting mistakes. What is the meaning of “Edging”?

Merriam-Webster

The definition of inching follows the same pattern: To move slowly

or in a specified direction or manner.

Elon is on his way to Mars.

Be aware that even this word can have an unsuitable slang connotation, though perhaps rare. In either case I do find inching a better choice.

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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How do some people measure in inch?

Almost everything comes of meaning today. “To inch” means “to move slowly” regardless of what unit you actually use to measure distances. Likewise, people quite happily “dial” on a telephone that has no dial and, after somebody dials your number, your phone “rings”, even if it has no bell.

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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How do some people measure in inch?

Almost everything comes of meaning today. “To inch” means “to move slowly” regardless of what unit you actually use to measure distances. Likewise, people quite happily “dial” on a telephone that has no dial and, after somebody dials your number, your phone “rings”, even if it has no bell.

Answered on March 25, 2021.
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