Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

milesimo

noun

/mɪˈlɛsɪmoʊ/

Definition

Milesimo is a term used to denote one thousandth of a unit, commonly used in measuring very small quantities, especially in the context of relationships within currency or precious metals.

Examples

This jewelry is made of 18 milesimo gold, meaning it is 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metals.
The scientific instrument was calibrated to measure milesimo quantities to ensure precise readings.

Meaning

In a broader sense, the term milesimo can refer to the fractional part of a whole, often indicating precision in measurements or qualities which are scaled down to a thousandth.