Scientific Units

noun a system of measurement that is based on the meter, kilogram, and second as units of length, weight, and time

• The metric system is the standard system of measurement used in most countries around the world.
• I find it easier to understand measurements in the metric system rather than the imperial system.
• I'm all about that metric life, none of that other measurement nonsense.
• Switching to the metric system in our project really streamlined our processes.

noun a unit of time equal to 60 seconds

verb to pay close attention to detail; to record in writing

adjective extremely small; tiny

• The meeting will start in just one minute.
• I'll be ready in a minute, just give me a sec.
• Hang on a minute, I need to check something real quick.
• She was so close to winning, she was just a minute away from victory.

noun short for 'person'

preposition used to express a rate or ratio

• The cost per unit is calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of units produced.
• I usually charge $10 per hour for my tutoring services.
• I can't believe they're charging $50 per ticket for that concert.
• She was running at full speed, covering 100 meters per minute.