English System (Noun)
Meaning
A system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The english system of measurement is still widely used in the United States despite the global trend towards the metric system.
- In the english system, a gallon is equal to four quarts or eight pints.
- The english system is based on units such as inches, feet, and yards for length, and pounds and ounces for weight.
- The english system of measurement is often criticized for being confusing and inconsistent.
- In everyday applications, the english system is still widely used in the United States, particularly in cooking and construction.