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For example, length is a physical quantity. The metre is a unit of length that [[represents]] a definite predetermined length. When we say 10 metres (or 10 m), we actually mean 10 times the definite predetermined length called "metre".

For example, length is a physical quantity. The metre is a unit of length that [[represents]] a definite predetermined length. When we say 10 metres (or 10 m), we actually mean 10 times the definite predetermined length called "metre".

The definition, agreement, and [[practical]] use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in [[human]] endeavour from early ages up to this day. Disparate [[systems]] of units used to be very common. Now there is a global [[standard]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units International System of Units] (SI), the modern [[form]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_system metric system]. The SI has been or is in the [[process]] of being adopted throughout the world.

The definition, agreement, and [[practical]] use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in [[human]] endeavour from early ages up to this day. Disparate [[systems]] of units used to be very common. Now there is a global [[standard]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units International System of Units] (SI), the modern [[form]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_system metric system]. The SI has been or is in the [[process]] of being adopted throughout the world.

In trade, weights and measures is often a subject of [[governmental]] regulation, to ensure [[fairness]] and [[transparency]]. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_international_des_poids_et_mesures Bureau international des poids et mesures] (BIPM) is tasked with ensuring worldwide [[uniformity]] of measurements and their traceability to the International System of Units (SI). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrology Metrology] is the [[science]] for developing national and internationally accepted units of weights and measures.

In trade, weights and measures is often a subject of [[governmental]] regulation, to ensure [[fairness]] and [[transparency]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_international_des_poids_et_mesures Bureau international des poids et mesures] (BIPM) is tasked with ensuring worldwide [[uniformity]] of measurements and their traceability to the International System of Units (SI). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrology Metrology] is the [[science]] for developing national and internationally accepted units of weights and measures.

In [[physics]] and metrology, units are [[standards]] for measurement of [[physical]] [[quantities]] that need clear definitions to be useful. Reproducibility of [[experimental]] results is central to the [[scientific method]]. A standard system of units facilitates this. Scientific systems of units are a refinement of the [[concept]] of weights and measures [[developed]] long ago for [[Business|commercial]] [[purposes]].

In [[physics]] and metrology, units are [[standards]] for measurement of [[physical]] [[quantities]] that need clear definitions to be useful. Reproducibility of [[experimental]] results is central to the [[scientific method]]. A standard system of units facilitates this. Scientific systems of units are a refinement of the [[concept]] of weights and measures [[developed]] long ago for [[Business|commercial]] [[purposes]].

[[Science]], medicine, and engineering often use larger and smaller units of measurement than those used in everyday life and indicate them more precisely. The judicious selection of the units of measurement can aid researchers in problem solving  

[[Science]], medicine, and engineering often use larger and smaller units of measurement than those used in everyday life and indicate them more precisely. The judicious selection of the units of measurement can aid researchers in problem solving  

In the [[social sciences]], there are no standard units of measurement and the [[theory]] and [[practice]] of measurement is studied in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychometrics psychometrics] and the theory of conjoint measurement.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_measurement]

In the [[social sciences]], there are no standard units of measurement and the [[theory]] and [[practice]] of measurement is studied in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychometrics psychometrics] and the theory of conjoint measurement.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_measurement]

==See Also==

==See Also==

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