Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
millimetre
noun
/ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtə/
Definition
A millimetre is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre.
Examples
- The length of a grain of sand is about 1 millimetre.
- In this blueprint, the wall is 200 millimetres thick.
- The thickness of a credit card is approximately 0.76 millimetres.
Meaning
It is commonly used to measure small distances and is often used in various scientific and engineering applications.
Synonyms
- mm
- millimètre (French)
- millimetr (Dutch)
