micrometer
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/maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/
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/maɪˈkrəʊmɪtə/
precise measurement
Etymology
'micrometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
'mikros' and 'metron' combined to form the French word 'micromètre', which eventually became the modern English word 'micrometer'.
Initially, it meant 'a small measure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a precise measuring device or unit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used for measuring very small distances, angles, or objects with high precision.
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
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Noun 2
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter, also known as a micron.
The bacteria were measured in micrometers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 00:51