customary system

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Customary System

Definition:

The Customary System, also known as the Imperial System or English System, is a system of weights, measures, and units commonly used in the United States and other countries.

Senses:

Sense 1: Measurement System

The customary system is a measurement system that includes units for length (inches, feet, yards, miles), weight (ounces, pounds, tons), capacity (fluid ounces, pints, gallons), and time (seconds, minutes, hours).

Example sentences:

My grandmother prefers using yards and feet in the customary system to measure cloth.
In the customary system, a gallon is equal to 128 fluid ounces.
We need to convert the weight from kilograms to pounds using the customary system.

Sense 2: Cultural Traditions

The customary system can also refer to a set of traditional practices or behaviors that are considered normal or expected within a particular society or community.

Example sentences:

In their customary system, shoes are always left outside the door before entering the house.
It is customary in this country to bow when greeting someone.
As part of their customary system, the tribe holds an annual celebration to honor their ancestors.