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The metric system, or metric, is a decimal-based system of measurement that originated in France in the late 18th century. It was designed to unify various regional units and to ease calculation by using powers of ten. The earliest metric system established the meter as the unit of length and the liter as a derived unit of volume, with related units for mass and other quantities. Over time, the system expanded to cover most scientific and everyday measurements.
In 1960 the metric system was redefined as the International System of Units (SI). SI now comprises
Adoption and usage: The metric system is the predominant measurement system worldwide; almost all countries use
Critics sometimes note transitional costs during shifts to metric or SI, especially in industries with legacy