Centimeter Meaning in English
word
ˈsɛntəˌmitɝ
SEN-tuh-mee-ter
ˈsɛn.tɪˌmiː.tə
SEN-tih-MEE-tuh
Definition
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 meter).
Usage & Nuances
Used in scientific, academic, and everyday situations, especially outside the US. In US English, 'centimeter' is less common than 'inch.' Typically written as 'cm.' Plural is 'centimeters.'
Spanish: centímetroPortuguese (BR): centímetroPortuguese (PT): centímetroChinese (Simplified): 厘米Chinese (Traditional): 公分Hindi: सेंटीमीटरArabic: سنتيمترBengali: সেন্টিমিটারRussian: сантиметрJapanese: センチメートルVietnamese: centimet - xen-ti-métKorean: 센티미터Turkish: santimetreUrdu: سینٹی میٹرIndonesian: sentimeter
Example Sentences
This pencil is 10 centimeters long.
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Please measure 5 centimeters of ribbon.
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The fish is only 3 centimeters wide.
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Can you cut this paper at exactly 8 centimeters?
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I grew two centimeters last year!
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The plant has grown a couple of centimeters since last week.
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