measurement units

Meters, liters, grams

Measurement units are standardized quantities used to express physical properties like length, weight, time, or temperature.

The metric system uses meters, grams, and liters; the imperial system uses feet, pounds, and gallons.

Units allow consistent comparison: The recipe calls for two cups of flour.

Scientific contexts require precise units: measured in nanometers.

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