Macrometer vs. Micrometer

Macrometer vs. Micrometer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Macrometer and Micrometer

Macrometernoun

An instrument for determining the size or distance of inaccessible objects by means of two reflectors on a common sextant

Micrometernoun

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of one millionth of a meter. Symbols: µm, um, rm.

Micrometernoun

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

Micrometernoun

caliper for measuring small distances

Micrometernoun

a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter

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