mil Definition
- 1a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.0254 mm)
- 2a unit of angular measurement, used in artillery and equal to 1/6400 of a complete revolution
Using mil: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The thickness of the paper is 10 mils.
Example
The cannon was adjusted to fire at an angle of 5 mils.
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Summary: mil in Brief
'Mil' [mɪl] is a noun that has two meanings. The first refers to a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch, while the second refers to a unit of angular measurement used in artillery. Examples of 'mil' in use include 'The thickness of the paper is 10 mils' and 'The cannon was adjusted to fire at an angle of 5 mils.'
