Metric Units
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Pronunciation: MET•ric U•nits
Definition
the units of measure developed in Europe and used in most of the world. Like the decimal system, the metric system uses the base 10.
Example
Metric units for length are millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers. Metric units for weight are milligrams, grams, and kilograms. Metric units for volume are cubic millimeters, cubic centimeters, and cubic meters. Metric units for capacity are milliliters, centiliters, liters, and kiloliters.