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system of weights

DEFINITIONS OF: system of weights

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n a system of units used to express the weight of something

Synonyms:
weight
Types:
avoirdupois, avoirdupois weight
a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
troy, troy weight
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
Type of:
metric, system of measurement
a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
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