What does TELES mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "teles": teles

Parts of Speech: noun

Definition: A plural noun that refers to a unit of measurement for distance, equal to one millionth of a millimeter.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɛlɛz/, UK: /ˈtiːliːz/

Origin and Usage: The word "teles" is derived from the Greek word "telos," meaning "end" or "goal." It was first used in English in the field of microscopy to describe a unit of measurement for very small distances. Today, "teles" is mainly used in scientific contexts, particularly in the fields of microscopy and nanotechnology.

Synonyms: nanometer, micrometer, millimeter

Related Words: meter, scale, scope, probe, laser

Example Sentences:

• The electron microscope allows scientists to see structures that are measured in teles.
• The nanorobot can move objects that are only a few teles in size.
• The researchers used a laser to measure the distance between two points that were separated by several teles.