I agree.  Many dictionaries define a metre or meter as 39.37 inches, instead
of using the BIPM definition.

Euric

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, 2004-02-15 15:36
Subject: [USMA:28703] RE: Metric in Montgomery Co.


> Gavin wrote:
> > Most USA dictionaries don't even show the metre and litre spellings,
> > only the
> > meter and liter spellings.
>
> Never trust dictionaries to give correct technical definitions. I once
> had a dictionary that list "uranium" as a useless white metal.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Hooper
> Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA
>
>

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