Centimeter: meaning, definitions and examples
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centimeter
[ ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər ]
unit measurement
A centimeter is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is commonly used in the metric system for measuring small distances.
Synonyms
cm.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| centimeter |
This term is used in scientific or educational contexts where precise measurement is required. It is also common in written form in textbooks, research papers, and formal documents.
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| cm |
This abbreviation is typically used in informal contexts, quick notes, or where space is limited, such as in charts, technical drawings, or instructions.
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Examples of usage
- The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters.
- She measured the width of the table in centimeters.
Translations
Translations of the word "centimeter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 centímetro
🇮🇳 सेंटीमीटर
🇩🇪 Zentimeter
🇮🇩 sentimeter
🇺🇦 сантиметр
🇵🇱 centymetr
🇯🇵 センチメートル
🇫🇷 centimètre
🇪🇸 centímetro
🇹🇷 santimetre
🇰🇷 센티미터
🇸🇦 سنتيمتر
🇨🇿 centimetr
🇸🇰 centimeter
🇨🇳 厘米
🇸🇮 centimeter
🇮🇸 sentímetri
🇰🇿 сантиметр
🇬🇪 სანტიმეტრი
🇦🇿 santimetr
🇲🇽 centímetro
Etymology
The word 'centimeter' originated from the French word 'centimètre', which is a combination of 'centi-' meaning 'hundred' and 'mètre' meaning 'meter'. The use of centimeters as a unit of measurement became popular as part of the metric system in the 18th century. It has since become a widely recognized unit for measuring length in many countries around the world.
See also: meter, metronome, micrometer, micronometer.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,538, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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