weights and measures

weights and measures
The science and regulation of standards for the quantification of size, weight, temperature, etc.

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  • Weights and Measures Act (R.S. 1985) — is a Canadian law governing the units of measurements used in Canada.Originally passed in 1970 as part of the federal government s plan for metrication of Canada from Imperial measures, it was stopped in 1985 and changes were made to the Act. The …   Wikipedia

  • Weights and Measures Act — A Weights and Measures Act is an Act of Parliament determining trade law where the weight or size of the goods being traded are important. For example, if a bottle of milk is for sale and has a label saying it contains one pint, then the law… …   Wikipedia

  • Weights and Measures (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Weights and Measures Type = Album Artist = Spirit of the West Released = 1997 Recorded = 1997 Genre = Folk rock Length = 43:56 Label = Warner Music Canada Producer = Michael Phillip Wojewoda and Spirit of the West Reviews …   Wikipedia

  • National Conference on Weights and Measures — The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) is a not for profit corporation dedicated to developing and regulating the United States technical standards for weights and measures. The organization s official mission is to advance a… …   Wikipedia

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