mil
IPA: mˈɪɫ
noun
- An angular mil, a unit of angular measurement equal to ¹⁄₆₄₀₀ of a complete circle. At 1000 metres one mil subtends about one metre (0.98 m). Also ¹⁄₆₀₀₀ and ¹⁄₆₃₀₀ are used in other countries.
- A unit of measurement equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of an inch (25.4 µm), usually used for thin objects, such as sheets of plastic.
- a former subdivision (¹⁄₁₀₀₀) of the Maltese lira
- (informal, plural "mil") Abbreviation of million.
- (informal) Clipping of milliliter; mL.
- (sports) Abbreviation of Milwaukee. [The largest city in Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County.]
- (Internet slang, text messaging) Initialism of mother-in-law. [The mother of one's spouse.]
- (automotive) Abbreviation of malfunction indicator lamp.
- (informal) Short for Milwaukee. [The largest city in Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County.]
adjective
- Clipping of military. [Characteristic of members of the armed forces.]
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