Millimetre (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The ruler was marked with millimetre increments to allow for precise measurements.
- She carefully measured the width of the fabric to the nearest millimetre.
- The engineer specified that the part should be machined to a tolerance of plus or minus one millimetre.
- The thickness of the paper was only a few millimetres, making it very fragile.
- The microscope was calibrated to measure distances in millimetres, allowing for accurate observations.