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Millimetre

usgb/ˈmɪlimiːtər/Volume
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Precision MattersPlay
Millimetre is often used when accuracy is crucial in measurements for technical fields. SlideEnsure the lengths are correct to the nearest millimetre.
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Visualize SizePlay
Picture a millimetre as about the thickness of a credit card to grasp its small size. SlideCut the paper five millimetres thick, like a credit card's edge.
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Common UsagePlay
Millimetre is frequently used in everyday life, from school rulers to rainfall measurements. SlideThe ruler shows that your nail is ten millimetres long.