Ten-thousandth (Noun)
Meaning
One part in ten thousand equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The purity of the gold was measured to the ten-thousandth, ensuring its high quality for jewelry making.
- A ten-thousandth of the population was affected by the rare genetic disorder.
- The precision instrument was calibrated to one ten-thousandth of a millimeter for accurate measurements.
- The recipe required a ten-thousandth of a teaspoon of the rare spice for the perfect flavor.
- The company's profits increased by one ten-thousandth of a percent, a small but significant gain.