gram Definition
- 1a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
- 2a unit of mass used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at 4°C
Using gram: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gram" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The recipe calls for 50 grams of sugar.
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The package weighs 500 grams.
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The mass of a paper clip is about one gram.
gram Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for gram
- metric weight
Origins of gram
from French 'gramme', from Late Latin 'gramma', from Greek 'gramma' meaning 'small weight'
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Summary: gram in Brief
'Gram' [ɡræm] is a metric unit of mass that is equal to one thousandth of a kilogram or the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at 4°C. It is commonly used in scientific and medical contexts, as well as in cooking and food measurements. For instance, 'The recipe calls for 50 grams of sugar.'
