How the "meter" Came to Be Exactly One Meter Long
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The article discusses the history of how the meter was defined and standardized, with the discussion highlighting a minor correction regarding the spelling of 'meter' vs 'metre'.
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chrism238
about 2 months ago
It’s spelt metre.
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