ft

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unit of linear measurement: "ft" is the standard abbreviation for "foot" or "feet," a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 12 inches or one-third of a yard.

Usage

• The abbreviation "ft" is used primarily in written contexts to denote measurements of length, height, depth, or distance. It follows a numerical value.
  • The room is 12 ft long.
  • The mountain has an elevation of 14,000 ft.

Advanced Usage

• In technical and scientific writing: "ft" is commonly used in diagrams, specifications, and data tables.
  • Specifications: Length: 8.5 ft, Width: 3.2 ft.
• With symbols for other units: It can be combined with symbols like ' (prime) for feet and " (double prime) for inches.
  • He is 6'2" (read as "six feet, two inches"). The abbreviation "ft" is typically not used in this symbolic format.

Variants and Related Words

• Foot (singular noun): The full word for the unit of measurement.
  • One foot is equal to 12 inches.
• Feet (plural noun): The plural form of "foot."
  • The table is three feet wide.

Synonyms

• Foot (unit): The full term for the same unit of length.

Notes

• "Ft" is an abbreviation, not a word used in spoken language. In speech, you say "foot" or "feet."
• Do not confuse the abbreviation "ft" with the word "foot" referring to the part of the body. They are homographs (spelled the same) but different words.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard
   • he is six feet tall

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