micrometry
9.5
Measuring very small lengths with a small tool called a micrometer
- noun
- /maɪˈkrɒmətri/
- Specialized
:
micrometría
- The scientist used micrometry to measure the thickness of a human hair accurately.
Examples
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In manufacturing, micrometry allows for the careful inspection of component dimensions.
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Micrometry is essential in engineering to ensure precise measurements of small parts using a micrometry technique.
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Vector mission micrometry.
How Precise
metrology
1
7.4
- Specialized
1
7.4
micrometry
- Specialized
to caliper
- Specialized
foot rule
1
2.0
1
2.0
estimation
15
3.4
15
3.4
Surface Forms
micrometry singular
micrometries plural
Morphology
micrometry = micrometer (transparent) = micrometer + metry
The sense (measurement using a micrometer) is directly related to 'micrometer', so a learner who knows 'micrometer' can infer 'micrometry'.
Etymology
Micrometry comes from micro- meaning 'small' and -metry meaning 'measure', the same parts you see in microscope and geometry. So micrometry is the method for 'measuring' very small things, like tiny cells, which is why it means measuring sizes with a micrometer.