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Carat

usgb/ˈkærət/Volume
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Precision MattersPlay
When talking about gemstones, precision is crucial as even small differences in weight can affect value significantly. SlideHe insisted the sapphire must be exactly 1.8 carats to match the earrings.
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Market ValuePlay
Larger carat diamonds are rarer and thus can be exponentially more expensive than smaller ones. SlideA 3 carat diamond can cost much more than three 1 carat diamonds combined.
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Not CarrotPlay
Don't confuse 'carat' with 'carrot', which is a vegetable; the pronunciation is similar but contexts differ. SlideShe laughed at the typo that offered '2 carat gold carrots' in the ad.