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International System of Units

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International System of Units
n. Abbr. SI
A complete, coherent system of units used for scientific work, in which the fundamental quantities are length, time, electric current, temperature, mass, luminous intensity, and amount of substance.
International System of Units
see si units.
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Regarding units, the International System of Units (SI) is mandated in this and all NIST publications, so you will of course see units of the SI system such as the meter (in), kilogram (kg), second (s), etc.
Terminology by Vorburger, Theodore / Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Redefining the kilogram represents more of a tidying up of the international system of units (SI) than a response to a need for an improved mass standard.
Tidying up the kilogram by Peterson, Ivars / Science News
ISO 17025 accreditation proves to our customers that our calibrations are traceable to the international system of units (SI) through NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and are performed with the highest level of technical competence," says Alexander.
Keithley's Metrology Services Earns Rigorous ISO 17025 Accreditation by Business Wire
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