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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of or relating to a measurement system that uses the foot as a measure of distance, the pound as a measure of force, and the second as a measure of time. Abbreviations: ft-lb-s, fps, f.p.s..
Use foot-pound-second when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Foot-pound-second means Of or relating to a measurement system that uses the foot as a measure of distance, the pound as a measure of force, and the second as a measure of time. Abbreviations: ft-lb-s, fps, f.p.s..
Common synonyms include imperial.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use foot-pound-second where its definition matches the intended context.
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