
Inch
Visual Comparison
Imagine the width of a standard thumb; that's approximately one inch.

When you don't have a ruler, estimate measurements by picturing an inch as a thumb's width.
Spatial Relation
An inch can denote a small, precise adjustment in position or dimension.

Adjust the margins of your document by an inch for better layout.
US and UK Only
The inch is used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The new iPhones have a screen size of 6.1 inches.
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