mil
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A unit of measurement equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of an inch, usually used for thin objects, such as sheets of plastic.
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milIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɪl
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Definition
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noun
A unit of measurement equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of an inch (25.4 µm), usually used for thin objects, such as sheets of plastic.
An angular unit used in artillery; equal to 1/6400 of a complete revolution
An angular mil, a unit of angular measurement equal to ¹⁄₆₄₀₀ of a complete circle. At 1000 metres one mil subtends about one metre (0.98 m). Also ¹⁄₆₀₀₀ and ¹⁄₆₃₀₀ are used in other countries.
informal
Clipping of million.
informal
Clipping of milliliter.
informal
Clipping of millimeter.
adjective
Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
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Synonyms
Sense: unit of measurement equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of an inch (25.4 µm)
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