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 > >
