one-ten-thousandth
Definition
Noun A unit of measurement representing one part out of ten thousand equal parts of a whole; equal to 0.0001 or 1/10,000.
Usage
This term is used to express a very small proportion, fraction, or probability, often in scientific, statistical, or precision contexts. - The concentration of the pollutant was measured at one-ten-thousandth of a gram per liter. - The margin of error in the experiment was less than one-ten-thousandth.
Advanced Usage
- Used in contexts requiring high precision, such as engineering, chemistry, or metrology.
- Can be written numerically as 0.0001, 10⁻⁴, or 1/10000.
Variants and Related Words
- Ten-thousandth (noun): Can be used synonymously, though "one-ten-thousandth" explicitly specifies a single part. Example:
- 0.01%: A percentage equivalent to one part per ten thousand.
Synonyms
- Ten-thousandth part
- One part in ten thousand
Related Phrases
- On the order of one-ten-thousandth: Used to describe a magnitude or scale. Example:
- To within one-ten-thousandth: Expressing the precision of a measurement. Example:
Noun
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one part in ten thousand equal parts
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