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PRONUNCIATION OF METRIC SYSTEM

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METRIC SYSTEM

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Metric system is a noun.
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WHAT DOES METRIC SYSTEM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Metric system

The metric system is an internationally agreed decimal system of measurement that was originally based on the mètre des Archives and the kilogramme des Archives introduced by France in 1799. Over the years, the definitions of the metre and kilogram have been refined and the metric system has been extended to incorporate many more units. Although a number of variants of the metric system emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the term is now often used as a synonym for "SI" or the "International System of Units"—the official system of measurement in almost every country in the world. The metric system has been officially sanctioned for use in the United States since 1866, but it remains the only industrialised country that has not adopted the metric system as its official system of measurement. Many sources also cite Liberia and Burma as the only other countries not to have done so. Although the United Kingdom uses the metric system for most official purposes, the use of the imperial system of measure, particularly among the public, is widespread, and is legally mandated in various cases.

Definition of metric system in the English dictionary

The definition of metric system in the dictionary is any decimal system of units based on the metre. For scientific purposes the Système International d'Unités is used.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METRIC SYSTEM

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WORDS THAT END LIKE METRIC SYSTEM

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Synonyms and antonyms of metric system in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «metric system» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METRIC SYSTEM

Find out the translation of metric system to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of metric system from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «metric system» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公制
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sistema métrico
570 millions of speakers

English

metric system
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मीट्रिक प्रणाली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النظام المتري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метрическая система
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sistema métrico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেট্রিক সিস্টেম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

système métrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

sistem metrik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

metrische System
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メートル法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미터법
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sistem metrik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hệ thống số liệu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெட்ரிக் அமைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेट्रिक सिस्टम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metrik sistemi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sistema metrico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

system metryczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метрична система
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sistemul metric
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετρικό σύστημα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

metrieke stelsel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metriska systemet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metriske systemet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of metric system

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METRIC SYSTEM»

The term «metric system» is regularly used and occupies the 74.102 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METRIC SYSTEM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about metric system

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METRIC SYSTEM»

Discover the use of metric system in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to metric system and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Metric System
Full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce the basic concepts of the metric system, including gram, liter, and meter.
Paul Challen, 2009
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Metric in Minutes: The Comprehensive Resource for Learning ...
Metric in Minutes is the perfect resource for comprehensive, up-to-date information on the International System of Units (SI), the official metric system adopted by the United States and most of the world.
Dennis R. Brownridge, 1994
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The metric system
Introduces the system of measurement used by the rest of the world, explains why the metric system is more simple and logical, and briefly looks at the history of measurement
Allan Fowler, 1995
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Introducing the metric system with activities
These materials are designed to provide an activities approach to introducing the metric system for students in grades 4 through 12.
Donald A. Buckeye, 1972
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Measure for Measure: The Story of Imperial, Metric, and ...
The author serves up a delightfully entertaining survey of the U.S. standards for measurement, sizing them up alongside the metric system, which the country officially adopted in 1983 but never properly implemented. (Science & Mathematics)
Alex Hebra, 2003
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Meter means measure: the story of the metric system
Discusses the creation and development of the metric system and explains why its adoption by the United States is both inevitable and desirable.
S. Carl Hirsch, 1973
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The Metric System
Jennifer Fandel. After the meter was made official, the scientists formally established metric weight measurements. The measurement for the metric gram, the base measurement for weight, relies on a length measurement, so it couldn't be ...
Jennifer Fandel, 2006
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Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair
OBJECTIVES - KEYTERMS British Imperial (U.S.) system LCD foot-pounds/ Newton-meters metric system |.D. O.D. Plastigage psi - INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with the common measuring instruments and systems of measurement ...
Tim Gilles, 2011
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Measurment : the Metric System
I iiinsiiniiiiiii I iltttill-'fits The following Internet Resources are a compilation of websites that deal specifically with the topics of Metric Measurement, the Metric System, Perimeter, Area, Volume, Mass and Capacity. These sites also provide ...
Paul Reid, 1997
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Simplified Irrigation Design
Sl is an updated and expanded version of the metric system. The basic Sl units that relate to irrigation design and management include meter (m) for length, kilogram (kg) for mass or weight, second (s) for time, ampere (A) for electric current, ...
Pete Melby, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METRIC SYSTEM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term metric system is used in the context of the following news items.
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Editorial: The View From the Back of the Pack
But he also spent much of his time there on a pet idea: getting America fully on board with the metric system. “With all the troubles that are going ... «Valley News, Jul 15»
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This revolutionary French Republican calendar is coming to life via …
French radicals, drunk on that certain je ne sais quoi of enlightenment rationality, were totally into the metric system. They were so drunk, in fact, ... «Technical.ly, Jul 15»
3
Brush up on your 1860s baseball rules before the big game
The metric system is based on grams, and the avoirdupois system is based on pounds). It must measure not less than nine and three-fourths, ... «Titusville Herald, Jul 15»
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The Cross-Border Series Part 2: Establishing A Search Marketing …
All European countries use the metric system (e.g., centimeters, not inches). Currency. Keep in mind that not all countries in Europe have ... «Search Engine Land, Jul 15»
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Health care providers should use cups that measure mL
... CDC, and others, are calling for the adoption of the metric system (milliliter) as the standard for prescribing and measuring doses of all liquid ... «American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.com, Jul 15»
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World traveler: Newton student spends year in Taiwan
After using the metric system, the US system seems cumbersome. And even going to Wal-Mart feels different. Connor encourages other young ... «Newton Kansan, Jul 15»
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Chris Dawkes' blog: Arrival in Austria ahead of White's preseason tour
After collecting the hire car and driving the 10km (I'll never be comfortable with the metric system) to the hotel I was soon picked up by my tour ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
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Why you shouldn't leave commas out of parking ordinances (and …
Lincoln Chafee announced his presidential candidacy by calling for the United States to switch to the metric system of weights and measure. «Missoula Independent, Jul 15»
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Angry Spectator Soaks Tour de France Leader with Cup of Urine
... rebuffing the genius of the metric system) Stage 14. To add insult to injury, the anti-fan yelled “Doper!” at the 2013 Tour de France champion. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
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Big stakes for 2016 Democrats as they meet together for first time
Lincoln Chafee, who announced his long shot presidential bid by calling for a transition to the metric system. Chafee has so far funded his ... «MSNBC, Jul 15»

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