SI system
- noun
- /ɛs aɪ ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
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sistema SI
- Using the SI system is important in engineering to maintain accuracy in calculations and designs.
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Examples
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The SI system provides a standardized way to measure quantities like length, mass, and time.
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When you see me on Monday, I'm going to dive into this review of the SI system of units.
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In scientific research, the SI system is essential for ensuring consistent measurements across different labs.
Synonyms
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A worldwide system for measurements using units like the meter, kilogram, and second
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A system of measurement using meters, kilograms, and seconds
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A standard set of units like metre and kilogram that people use worldwide to measure
A modern system of measurement used worldwide that defines units like the meter and kilogram
An international metric system of measurement used in science and engineering, with units like the metre and kilogram
An international system of units used in science like the meter and kilogram
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable because 'SI' denotes the standardized international measurement system and 'system' simply repeats that notion, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the referent. Although slightly tautological (SI already implies a system), the phrase is compositional and clear in technical contexts, making it immediately comprehensible to B1 learners who know the parts.
Etymology
SI system gets its letters from the French words Système International, which mean 'international system' of units. It was made so everyone would use the same measurements, so SI system now means the standard metric units used around the world.