Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avoirdupois
noun
/ˌæv.ər.dʒuːˈpwɑː/
Definition
The system of weights used in the United States and Britain, based on a pound of 16 ounces.
Examples
- The price of the goods is quoted in avoirdupois weight.
- In the avoirdupois system, a pound consists of 16 ounces.
Meaning
Avoirdupois refers to a weight measurement system that is primarily used for commodities, particularly in trade.
Synonyms
- weight system
- imperial weights
- mass measurement
