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the met·ric sys·tem

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of the metric system in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of the metric system in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of the metric system in a Sentence

  1. Paul Trusten:

    I'm so anxious to get a hold of Mr. Chafee's campaign. I would think that they would have called us first -- we have more information on the metric system than anybody in one place, we'd be delighted to help Mr. Chafee with shaping his metric plan.

  2. Dave Barry:

    Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet.

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