I like your suggestion, Natalie: "Decimal System of Measurements" as an equivalent substitute for "metric system of measurements," a substitute for "International System of Units," and as a substitute for "SI Units of Measurements" with the objective of increasing more-friendly perceptions of metrication and SI by the general public.
I would further suggest that we introduce the phrase "non-decimal-non-system of units" for use of units outside SI. Eugene Mechtly ________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of Natalia Permiakova [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 10:52 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:52460] Re: Reuse of Word my suggestion is "decimal system of measurements" Natalie ________________________________ From: Paul Trusten <[email protected]> To: U.S. Metric Association <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:28 AM Subject: [USMA:52458] Re: Reuse of Word You sure have identified a major public relations problem for us Bruce. I hate and love to say this in response, but "metric system" is a very identifiable phrase in the American language. Not necessarily to our advantage, though: too often, "metric system" is used in anger. But, unlike the concocters of buzz word makers, I don't think we should back down and join the parade of circumlocution. Perhaps one solution is to add to the phrase by saying "metric system of measurement" or "International System of Units." Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: 2013-03-07 09:26 Subject: [USMA:52457] Reuse of Word > I know in American language, we like to make the same words to have different > meanings or to use as noun, verb, or adjective, but it really irritates me > when they (particular the finance industry) uses 'metric' in replace for the > word 'measurement'. Obviously, 'metric' has been in our vocabulary for over > hundred of years, but when did they start using it as a replacement? Maybe we > should not call it the 'Metric System'. > > > > Bruce E. Arkwright, Jr > Erie PA > Linux and Metric User and Enforcer > > > I will only invest in nukes that are 150 gigameters away. How much solar > energy have you collected today? > Id put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope > we dont have to wait til oil and coal run out before we tackle that. I wish I > had a few more years left. -- Thomas Edison♽☯♑ > > >
