BIPM

Proper noun

Meaning

BIPM

(physics, standardization) Initialism of International Bureau of Weights and Measures. (French abbreviation)

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

According to the BIPM, "In English speaking countries this unit is usually called 'metric ton'." Source: Internet

Both of these, as well as those from other nations, are periodically returned to the BIPM for verification. Source: Internet

By 1925, interferometry was in regular use at the BIPM. Source: Internet

From Artefacts to Atoms: The BIPM and the Search for Ultimate Measurement Standards. Source: Internet

Function Under the authority of the Metric Convention, the BIPM helps to ensure uniformity of SI weights and measures around the world. Source: Internet

In 2006, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) recommended ua as the symbol for the unit. citation In 2012, the IAU, noting "that various symbols are presently in use for the astronomical unit", recommended the use of the symbol "au". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

biplicate biplicity biplot bipod bipodal bipoint