Meaning of the word "metric system" in English

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metric system

US /ˈmet.rɪk ˌsɪs.təm/
UK /ˈmet.rɪk ˌsɪs.təm/
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Noun

a system of measurement based on the meter, liter, and gram, with units related by powers of 10

Example:
Most countries use the metric system for measurements.
The United States is one of the few countries that does not primarily use the metric system.