macrometer

/mækˈrɒmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A measuring instrument or device, especially one used in metrology.

“The scientist used a macrometer to measure the precise dimensions of the object.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement, especially one used in metrology.

“The engineer calculated the distance in macrometers to determine the object’s size.”

Synonyms

  • measuring instrument
  • micrometer