Like grams but not feet (6)

I believe the answer is:

metric

(Other definitions for metric that I've seen before include "System using litre and gram as units" , "Like decimal measuring system" , "Relating to the standard European system of measurement" , "Of modern measuring units" , "Like some feet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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