metric system
noun
Definition of metric system
: a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and on the kilogram
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1864
First Known Use of metric system
1864
METRIC SYSTEM Defined for Kids
metric system
noun
Definition of metric system for Students
: a system of weights and measures in which the meter is the unit of length and the kilogram is the unit of weight
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