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The prefix milli has the symbol “m” and carries the quantitative value of
A
1/100, 0.01, 10-2
B
1, 000
C
1/1000, 0.001, 10-3
D
One million
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-3. Symbol: m. antonym ▲ Example: milligram Antonym: kilo-thousand synonym ▲ Example: millipede Synonym: chilia-

Detailed explanation-2: -Milli (symbol m) is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one thousandth (10−3). Proposed in 1793, and adopted in 1795, the prefix comes from the Latin mille, meaning one thousand (the Latin plural is milia).

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