system of weights

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system of weights - a system of units used to express the weight of something

weight

system of measurement, metric - a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic

avoirdupois, avoirdupois weight - a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)

troy, troy weight - a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

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