International System Of Units (Noun)
Meaning
A complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela); "Today the United States is the only country in the world not totally committed to the Systeme International d'Unites".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The International System of Units is used by scientists and engineers around the world to ensure consistency and accuracy in their measurements.
- The International System of Units defines seven base units, including the meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, and candela.
- The International System of Units is also known as the Systeme International d'Unites, or SI for short, and is widely used in scientific and technical applications.
- The use of the International System of Units is mandatory in many countries, and is widely adopted in international trade and commerce.
- The International System of Units is maintained by the International Committee for Weights and Measures, which is responsible for defining and refining the base units and their relationships.