Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centimeter
Noun
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mi.tər/
Definition
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Examples
- The desk is 120 centimeters long.
- She is 160 centimeters tall.
- The recipe calls for a piece of paper that is 10 centimeters by 15 centimeters.
Meaning
The centimeter is a common measurement used in various fields, particularly in science and everyday tasks, to quantify distance, height, or width.
Synonyms
- cm
- centi
