noun
- Plural of micrometry; the practice or technique of measuring very small distances or dimensions using a micrometer or similar precision instrument.
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The laboratory technician performed several micrometries to verify the thickness of the metal sheet.
- Accurate micrometries are essential in manufacturing high-precision components.
- The engineer relied on micrometries to ensure the parts met strict tolerances.
- Modern micrometries can detect variations of less than one micrometer.