micrometer
noun
Simple meaning
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
maɪkˈɹɑmətɚ
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Definition
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noun
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
US spelling of micrometre ("one-millionth of a metre").
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
Used this way, micrometer is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Nearby words
- micron , a specialist term, precise but narrower
- micrometre , rarer, so it draws attention
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Synonyms
Sense: device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range
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