system of weights

Other forms: systems of weights

Definitions of system of weights
  1. noun
    a system of units used to express the weight of something
    synonyms: weight
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    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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