I'm confused about the measurement unit 'ton'. I've heard people use it to represent weight, but I'm not sure how much it actually is. Is a
TON equal to 100 of something? Or is it a different number?
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LucyStone
Wed Mar 12 2025
The term "Ton" in colloquial English has a unique and informal usage.
FireFlyer
Wed Mar 12 2025
It is often employed as slang to express a significant quantity of something.
CryptoMystic
Tue Mar 11 2025
This informal usage varies depending on the region and context.
GangnamGlitter
Tue Mar 11 2025
In Britain, for instance, the term "ton" is frequently used to denote 100 of a particular unit.
Stefano
Tue Mar 11 2025
This colloquial reference can apply to various items, depending on the conversation.