CEFR C2

avoirdupois

noun

Meaning

A system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces, used in Great Britain and the US. It is commonly used for most goods and produce.

Examples

The recipe called for ingredients measured in avoirdupois ounces, not troy ounces.
In countries using the imperial system, avoirdupois weight is the standard for everyday measurements.

Synonyms: weight, mass, poundage, gross weight

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avoirdupois (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌævərdəˈpɔɪz/

Definition

A system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces, used in Great Britain and the US. It is commonly used for most goods and produce.

Examples

The recipe called for ingredients measured in avoirdupois ounces, not troy ounces.
In countries using the imperial system, avoirdupois weight is the standard for everyday measurements.
The old merchant preferred to calculate his inventory using the traditional avoirdupois system.

Synonyms of avoirdupois

Words with a similar meaning to avoirdupois:

Antonyms of avoirdupois

Words with the opposite meaning to avoirdupois:

troy weight

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