Weights and measures
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on a system of standard units of measure. Works on the science of measurement or of weights and measures are entered under [Metrology.] Works on a quantity taken as a standard of measurement are entered under [Units of measurement.] Works on the force exerted by the gravitational field on a body are entered under [Weight (Physics).]
Used for
- Measures
Examples
Notes under [Metrology; Units of measurement; Weight (Physics)]
Editorial Notes
subdivision [Weights and measures] under types of commodities or merchandise, e.g. [Milk--Weights and measures,] and headings for units of weight or measure, e.g. [Carat (Unit of weight); Cubit]
Broader Terms (1)
Related Terms (3)
Hierarchy
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