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The concept of the world's length primarily refers to the standardization of measurements, which originated from various historical practices. Early civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, used body parts (like feet and cubits) as units of length. Over time, these units evolved, leading to the establishment of standardized measures like the meter in France during the late 18th century, which is based on scientific principles. Today, the meter is defined in terms of the distance light travels in a vacuum in a specific time, reflecting a precise and universal standard.

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