Systeme International (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 Systeme International is used by scientists worldwide to ensure accuracy and consistency in their measurements and calculations.
- The Systeme International defines seven fundamental quantities, including length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, amount of matter, and luminous intensity.
- The use of the Systeme International has become widespread in scientific research and international trade, facilitating communication and collaboration across borders.
- The Systeme International is maintained by the International Committee for Weights and Measures, which ensures that the definitions of the fundamental quantities remain consistent and up-to-date.
- The widespread adoption of the Systeme International has simplified many scientific and technical applications, from engineering to chemistry to physics.
Synonyms
- SI Unit
- SI System
- SI
- International System Of Units
- Systeme International D'Unites
- International System