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English term or phrase:
Anglo-Saxon System
English answer:
Imperial system/Imperial Units
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humbird
May 22, 2008 18:27
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Anglo-Saxon System
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Now I think I know what it is -- so-called "Imperial System (of measurement)".
I came across this word when translating a text written by a Scandinavian person (I have every reason to believe so).
So here's my question, since I've never heard this before.
1) Is my understanding correct?
2) What area(s) of Europe this expression is used.
TIA
I came across this word when translating a text written by a Scandinavian person (I have every reason to believe so).
So here's my question, since I've never heard this before.
1) Is my understanding correct?
2) What area(s) of Europe this expression is used.
TIA
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d_vachliot (X)
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May 22, 2008 18:31: Marie-Hélène Hayles changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
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Imperial system/Imperial Units
To be honest, I'm not sure I understand the question.
However, here's a detailed analysis of the imperial system from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_unit
mperial units or the Imperial system is a collection of units, first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824, later refined (until 1959) and reduced. The units were introduced in the United Kingdom and its colonies, including Commonwealth countries (most have since become officially metric, but continue to use both Metric and Imperial), but excluding the then already independent United States. Systems of imperial units are sometimes referred to as foot-pound-second, after the base units of length, mass and time. The Imperial System is becoming more and more obsolete. It is only officially used in three countries.
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For further details, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_unit
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OK, now I understand your question.
As Jack said, there's no "Anglo-Saxon" system of measurements. However, in some countries (such as the country where I come from, i.e. Greece) the Imperial system of measurements would be referred to as "the Anglo-Saxon System." So, I guess that this is what happened here as well, with your Scandinavian.
However, here's a detailed analysis of the imperial system from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_unit
mperial units or the Imperial system is a collection of units, first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824, later refined (until 1959) and reduced. The units were introduced in the United Kingdom and its colonies, including Commonwealth countries (most have since become officially metric, but continue to use both Metric and Imperial), but excluding the then already independent United States. Systems of imperial units are sometimes referred to as foot-pound-second, after the base units of length, mass and time. The Imperial System is becoming more and more obsolete. It is only officially used in three countries.
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-05-22 19:51:39 GMT)
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For further details, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_unit
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Note added at 12 hrs (2008-05-23 06:49:17 GMT)
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OK, now I understand your question.
As Jack said, there's no "Anglo-Saxon" system of measurements. However, in some countries (such as the country where I come from, i.e. Greece) the Imperial system of measurements would be referred to as "the Anglo-Saxon System." So, I guess that this is what happened here as well, with your Scandinavian.
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BrettMN
: I'm not sure I understand the question either, but "Anglo-Saxon system" is definitely NOT used to describe a system of measurement. This is it, instead. Where is "imperial system" used? Sometimes in the UK side by side with metric, always in the US.
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Kim Metzger
: Imperial units works for the US, too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_customary_units
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Michael Barnett
: But remember that the imperial gallon is bigger (~1.2x) than the US gallon.
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Gary D
: with more information it is Imperial. funny I thought a imperial gallon was 4.5 ltrs and a US gallon was 4.9ltrs But I haven't checked lately.
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Jack Doughty
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Discussion
Choose units of measurement:
The Metric System (SI)
The Anglo-Saxon System
Thus, reason for my guessing -- Imperial System.
All I need is whether my guess is correct, or anyone knows the third system other than these two systems.
Also I am very curious about where this relatively unfamiliar expression came from?
I need some edification here.
Thank you,
Yes he is comparing it with metric system. As for context, it is virtually none. This translation I am requested to do is in Tag Editor. As the case may be, it is rather a list of itemization than a complete sentence.