- metric system, the
- `metric ,system, the nounthe system of measurement whose basic units are meters and kilograms
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ˈmetric ˌsystem, the — noun [singular] the system of measurement in which the basic units are metres and kilograms … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
metric system — metric .system n the metric system the system of weights and measures that is based on the kilogram and the metre … Dictionary of contemporary English
Metric system — This article is about the metric system in general. For information about specific versions of the system, such as the International System of Units or the cgs system of units, see #Variants. For a generally accessible and less technical… … Wikipedia
metric system — ˈmetric ˌsystem noun [singular] the system of weights and measures that is based on the metre and the kilogram: • The metric system is in use in most of the industrial countries. * * * metric system UK US noun [S] ► MEASURES the system of… … Financial and business terms
Metric system — Metric Met ric (m[e^]t r[i^]k), a. [L. metricus, Gr. ?: cf. F. m[ e]trique. See {Meter} rhythm.] 1. Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Metric system — Met ric sys tem . A system of weights and measures originating in France, the use of which is required by law in many countries, and permitted in many others, including the United States; the system is also called by its French name, {Le Syst[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
the metric system — a system of weights and measures that is based on the meter and on the kilogram • • • Main Entry: ↑metric system … Useful english dictionary
metric system — n a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and on the kilogram compare CGS, MKS * * * a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter. See also SI unit, under unit, and see Appendix 7 … Medical dictionary
metric system — n. any of various decimal systems of weights and measures; now, esp., the SI system, in which the centimeter, gram, and second or the meter, kilogram, and second are the basic units: see the table of weights and measures in the Reference… … English World dictionary
(the) metric system — the metric system UK US noun maths the system of measurement whose basic units are metres and kilograms Thesaurus: describing or relating to units of measurementhyponym to measure somethingsynonym … Useful english dictionary
