What does "metric prefix" mean?

A prefix, added to a unit-name to denote a multiple or submultiple, usually a power of 10; such as kilo- = 10³, or milli- = 10⁻³.

Metric prefix

Common synonyms include: prefix, prefix name, prefix-based, prefix-bearing, prefix-related, prefixal.

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A prefix, added to a unit-name to denote a multiple or submultiple, usually a power of 10; such as kilo- = 10³, or milli- = 10⁻³.