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non-metric

/ˌnɒnˈmɛt.rɪk/

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adjective

/ˌnɒnˈmɛt.rɪk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает систему измерения, которая не использует метрическую систему (например, имперские единицы).

Describes a system of measurement that does not use the metric system (e.g., imperial units).

  1. Not based on the metric systemB2formal

    Relating to a system of measurement that does not use the meter, liter, or gram as standard units.

    ruНеметрический

    • The United States still uses non-metric units like feet and pounds.
    • Some older scientific instruments display non-metric measurements.
    • Converting non-metric data can be challenging for international projects.

    Synonymscustomaryenglishimperial

    Antonymsmetric

Forms
  • more non-metric comparative form
  • most non-metric superlative form