# micrometer

> English word · Noun · IPA /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ · frequency rank #65,306

## Definitions
1. A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.

## Etymology
From French micromètre.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/micrometer