micrometer UK /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/US /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ noun2 •An SI and mks unit of measure, the length of one-millionth of a metre. Symbol: μm, um, μ. •A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter. formsmicrometers