micrometer

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Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/
/ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/
/maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/
/maɪˈkɹɑmɪtɚ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of one millionth of a meter. Symbols: µm, um, rm.

2 Definition

A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.