Metric Unit (Noun)
Meaning
A decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); "convert all the measurements to metric units"; "it is easier to work in metric".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The scientist carefully converted all the measurements to metric units to ensure accuracy in her research.
- The company decided to switch to metric units for all their manufacturing processes to simplify international trade.
- It is easier to work in metric units when dealing with large quantities of materials.
- The teacher explained to the students that the metric unit of length is the meter, which is divided into 100 centimeters.
- The engineer had to convert the imperial units to metric units to comply with the international standards for the project.