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millimeter; millimeters.

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Other definitions for mm (2 of 6)

millimole; millimoles.

Other definitions for mm (3 of 6)

mm.¹

abbreviation

thousands.

Origin of mm.

From the Latin word millia

Other definitions for mm (4 of 6)

mm.²

abbreviation

Music. measures.

millimeter; millimeters.

Other definitions for mm (5 of 6)

MM.

abbreviation

Messieurs.

Other definitions for mm (6 of 6)

M.M.

abbreviation

Master Mason.

Master Mechanic.

Master of Music.

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How to use mm in a sentence

But all that ass-shaking as part of the showpersonship—mm, one could guess what the gospel maestro might be muttering.
The Cradle of Jazz, Blues and Gospel Endlessly Rocking|Jason Berry|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then my secretary types up my material, prints it out, and then I revise using a 0.7 mm blue pencil.
How I Write: Jared Diamond|Noah Charney|November 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He also used a 9 mm pistol he apparently took from a police officer at the scene.
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These included more than 6,000 76.2mm anti-tank guns and 920 Katyusha multiple rocket launchers.
WWII’s Greatest Battle: How Kursk Changed the War|Andrew Roberts|August 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In the papers, Sigg reported that she owned a .9 mm Glock, a 380 Taurus Pistol, and three rifles.
Arrest Made in Jessica Ridgeway’s Murder|Christine Pelisek|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
And as they do not even mention the well-known essays of MM.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
He remained to the last a friend of the widow Bridau after the death of MM.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
The potentials given for the gaseous elements represent the potentials of the gases under 760 mm.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
One can easily imagine the surprise and disillusion of the four pupils of Zimmermann—MM.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
He said that outside of these guns the most effective are the famous 75 mm.
A Journey Through France in War Time|Joseph G. Butler, Jr.

British Dictionary definitions for mm (1 of 3)

mm¹

symbol for

millimetre

abbreviation for

mutatis mutandis

British Dictionary definitions for mm (2 of 3)

mm²

the internet domain name for

Myanmar

British Dictionary definitions for mm (3 of 3)

abbreviation for

Military Medal

the French equivalent of Messrs

Word Origin for MM

from French Messieurs

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Scientific definitions for mm

Abbreviation of millimeter