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metric system
This term refers to the international standard of measurement designed for scientific precision and ease of conversion. It is characterized by a base-ten structure, which distinguishes it from the imperial or customary systems that rely on inconsistent multipliers.
In professional and academic contexts, the term is often used to contrast global scientific standards with regional systems, such as the United States customary units. Because it is a specific, singular named system of measurement, it is treated as a distinct entity rather than a general category of items.
Meanings
Examples
Most of the world uses the metric system for daily measurements.
Why does the United States still not use the metric system?
The science teacher explained how the metric system simplifies calculations.
I need to convert these measurements to the metric system before submitting the report.
The ancient scrolls used a strange scale, unlike our modern metric system.
It is much easier to travel when every country follows the metric system.
The lab requires all data to be recorded using the metric system.
I wonder if the metric system was easier to learn when I was a child.