1. plural of carat: units of weight for precious stones, each equal to 200 milligrams
2. plural of carat: units measuring the purity of gold, with 24 carats being pure gold

Examples

• The diamond ring was five carats and very expensive.
• She inherited several gems totaling twenty carats.
• The jeweler measured the stones in carats.
• This gold necklace is eighteen carats.
• Pure gold is twenty-four carats.
• The engagement ring was two carats of flawless diamond.
• Higher carats mean more valuable gemstones.
• The bracelet contains gold of fourteen carats.