Definition of «mm»

Usage examples

1. Measuring: When measuring small objects or distances, you might say "The width of the pencil is 7 mm" or "Please cut the paper to 50 mm length".
2. Medical terms: In the medical field, 'mm' is commonly used to denote millimeters. For instance, "The wound measured 15 mm in diameter" or "The doctor prescribed a 5 mm incision for the surgery".
3. Printing specifications: In print design, it's common to specify dimensions using millimeters. For example, "The margin of the flyer should be set to 10 mm" or "The book cover artwork needs to have a bleed of 3 mm".
4. Engineering measurements: Engineers often use millimeters for precise measurements. They could say "The thickness of this steel sheet is 2 mm" or "The tolerance for this component is ±0.1 mm".
5. Computer screen resolution: When discussing display settings, you might hear phrases like "The screen resolution is set to 1920x1080 pixels, equivalent to 0.276 mm dot pitch" or "The monitor has a response time of 5 ms (milliseconds)".