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| 1. | [ noun ] a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds) | |
| Synonyms: | metric | |
| Examples: | "convert all the measurements to metric units" "it is easier to work in metric" |
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| Related terms: | unit_of_measurement metric_weight_unit metric_linear_unit metric_capacity_unit | |
| Similar spelling: |
metrical_unit metric_ton metricize metricise metricate metric_grain metric_system metrication metrical metric_space meteoric |
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