Pronunciations (5)
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/maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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[maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ]
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə
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maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə
Noun
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.
a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
caliper for measuring small distances