SI
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/ˌɛsˈaɪ/
standard measurement system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'SI' originates from French, specifically the phrase 'Système International d'Unités', where 'Système' meant 'system' and 'International' meant 'international'.
Historical Evolution
'Système International d'Unités' was adopted in 1960 and eventually became the modern English abbreviation 'SI'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a system of units', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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