📏micrometer

noun
/maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

Meaning

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.

Example Sentences

The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

Synonyms

caliper, gauge, measuring instrument

Antonyms

approximation, estimation

Collocations

micrometer screw, precision micrometer, micrometer measurement

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