millimeter
UK: ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtə | US: ˈmɪləˌmiːtər
n. a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter (0.001 m).
The word "millimeter" combines the Latin-derived prefix "milli-" (from "mille," meaning "thousand") with "meter" (from Greek "metron," meaning "measure"). The prefix "milli-" denotes a division by a thousand, reflecting the metric system's decimal logic. The term emerged in the late 18th century alongside the metric system's standardization, emphasizing precision in scientific and industrial measurements.
The thickness of a credit card is about 0.76 millimeters.
The scientist measured the specimen to the nearest millimeter.
A millimeter of rainfall can significantly affect soil moisture.
The gap between the parts must not exceed two millimeters.
Precision engineering often requires tolerances of less than a millimeter.