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Measurements

Units of measurement and related words.

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tonal number system

Mathematics; Measurements

An alternative number system that uses 16 numerals instead of 10, which allows for binary division and multiplication. It was created in 1859 by John W. Nystrom. The system has failed to take off in ...

centimeter

Mathematics; Measurements

A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 0,01 meter, which is the SI base unit of length. Centi is the SI prefix for a factor of 10−2. Hence a centimeter can be written as ...

longitude

Mathematics; Measurements

Distance that is measured as you travel east or west on the surface of the Earth. Longitude and latitude of a place tell the exact location on the surface of the Earth.

height

Mathematics; Measurements

The distance above a level, such as the distance from sea level to the top of a mountain.

kilogram

Mathematics; Measurements

The basic unit of mass in the metric system, equal to 1,000 grams or 2.2 pounds.

Vernier

Mathematics; Measurements

French mathematician who created a scale of measurement that is used to create a more precise scale.

column

Mathematics; Measurements

Vertical lines of different values or numbers are referred to as column. All the values in one column can be dropped or sequence.

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