Millimetre

usgb/ˈmɪlimiːtər/
noun

A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre.

The gap between the door and the floor is about five millimetres.
Visual representation of "millimetre" - A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre.

Often appears as...

  • one millimetre
  • millimetre ruler

Usage tips

Technical

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Precision Matters

Millimetre is often used when accuracy is crucial in measurements for technical fields.

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Ensure the lengths are correct to the nearest millimetre.
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Visualize Size

Picture a millimetre as about the thickness of a credit card to grasp its small size.

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Cut the paper five millimetres thick, like a credit card's edge.
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Common Usage

Millimetre is frequently used in everyday life, from school rulers to rainfall measurements.

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The ruler shows that your nail is ten millimetres long.
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