Millimeters Meaning in English

word · lemma: millimeter

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Definition

Millimeters are a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. They are used to measure very small distances or objects.

Usage & Nuances

Used in scientific, technical, and everyday contexts, especially outside the US. Often abbreviated as 'mm'. Plural 'millimeters' is always used for two or more. Not used for large distances (use meters, centimeters).

• Spanish: milímetros
• Portuguese (BR): milímetros
• Portuguese (PT): milímetros
• Chinese (Simplified): 毫米
• Chinese (Traditional): 毫米
• Hindi: मिलीमीटर
• Arabic: ملليمترات
• Bengali: মিলিমিটার
• Russian: миллиметр
• Japanese: ミリメートル
• Vietnamese: milimét
• Korean: 밀리미터
• Turkish: milimetre
• Urdu: ملی میٹر
• Indonesian: milimeter

Example Sentences

The insect is only five millimeters long.

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The rainfall increased by ten millimeters overnight.

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Please measure the gap in millimeters.

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This screw is six millimeters wide.

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My phone is just eight millimeters thick—super slim!

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Even a few millimeters can make a big difference when fitting shelves.

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