Meaning of the word "imperial system" in English

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imperial system

US /ɪmˈpɪriəl ˈsɪstəm/
UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl ˈsɪstəm/

Noun

a system of weights and measures, such as pounds, ounces, feet, and miles, formerly used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries

Example:
The United States still uses the imperial system for many measurements.
Most countries have switched from the imperial system to the metric system.