system of weights

NOUN
  1. a system of units used to express the weight of something
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How To Use system of weights In A Sentence

  • Elaborated between 1790 and 1799, the decimal metric system of weights and measures was zealously promoted under Napoleon.
  • Elaborated between 1790 and 1799, the decimal metric system of weights and measures was zealously promoted under Napoleon.
  • The imperial system of weights and measures will no longer be used when quoting prices in euros.
  • ~ -- The system of weights and measures which we have adopted is the French or metric system; in this the gram (15.43 grains) is the unit of weight; the only other weight frequently referred to is the milligram, which is 0.001, or 1/1000 gram. A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.
  • While he ruled, the Tibetan laws, calendar, alphabet, and system of weights and measures were created.
  • Certainly we know that the system of weights and measures of the Sumerians do use 1/3 and 2/3 as basic fractions.
  • Many happy hours may be spent poring over the 120,000 calculations in a currency and a system of weights and measures long since discarded
  • Attached to the user's arm, they employ a system of weights and magnets which provide an electric current to top up charge in a storage battery.
  • The uniformity of administrative structures was reflected, later, in the imposition of a national, decimal system of weights, measures, and currency.
  • It is very important that farmers selling livestock and other products start to think in terms of the metric system of weights and measures such as kilos and litres.
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