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Metric system - Wikipedia
The metric system is a system of measurement that standardises a set of base units and a nomenclature for describing relatively large and small quantities via decimal -based multiplicative unit prefixes.
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merriam-webster.com
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METRIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The metric system was invented in France in the years following the French Revolution, and a version of it is now used in most of the world to measure distance, weight, and volume.
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Metric Conversion charts and calculators
Although there have been many different measurements and the definitions of the units have been revised, the official system of measurements of most countries is the modern form of the metric system which is known as the "International System of Units".
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Metric system | Definition, Facts, & History | Britannica
metric system, international decimal system of weights and measures, based on the metre for length and the kilogram for mass, that was adopted in France in 1795 and is now used officially in almost all countries.
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METRIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
METRIC definition: 1. using or relating to a system of measurement that uses metres, centimetres, litres, etc.: 2. a…. Learn more.
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8.2: Metric Units of Measurement - Mathematics LibreTexts
Learning Objectives Describe the general relationship between the U.S. customary units and metric units of length, weight/mass, and capacity. Define the metric prefixes and use them to perform basic conversions among metric units. Perform arithmetic calculations on metric units of length, mass, and capacity. Solve application problems involving metric units of length, mass, and volume.
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Metric System of Measurement - Math is Fun
The metric system is a system of measuring. It has three main units: The length of this guitar is about 1 meter:
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Metric System - Chart, Units, Conversion, Examples - Cuemath
The metric system of measurement is the standard way of measuring distance, calculating height, and most of the other day-to-day items. Explore and learn more about metric systems with definition, conversions, and examples.
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metric - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
metric (third-person singular simple present metrics, present participle metricking, simple past and past participle metricked) (transitive, aerospace, systems engineering) To measure or analyse statistical data concerning the quality or effectiveness of a process.
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Conversion Calculator
Conversion Calculator Use this Conversion Calculator to convert between commonly used units. Select the current unit in the left column, the desired unit in the right column, and enter a value in the left column to generate the resulting conversion. A full list of unit conversions is available at unitconverters.net.