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Metric system
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a standard of measurement that is based on the kilogram, the meter, and the liter
What is the "metric system"?
The metric system is an international system of measurement based on units of ten. It includes standardized units for length, which is meter, for mass, which is gram, for volume, which is liter, for temperature, which is Celsius, and other physical quantities. The metric system provides a simple and consistent framework for measuring and comparing quantities across different contexts and disciplines. It is widely used around the world in scientific research, engineering, industry, commerce, and everyday life.
Example
Many Britons have a sense of familiarity with the British Imperial System despite the official adoption of the metric system.
