Metric Linear Unit (Noun)
Meaning
A linear unit of distance in metric terms.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The kilometer is a commonly used metric linear unit to measure long distances.
- The meter is the base metric linear unit of length in the International System of Units.
- The centimeter is a smaller metric linear unit often used to measure the length of smaller objects.
- The metric linear unit of a kilometer is used to measure the distance between cities.
- The decimeter is a less commonly used metric linear unit that is equal to one tenth of a meter.