Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decimeter
noun
/ˈdɛs.ɪˌmiː.tər/
Definition
A decimeter is a unit of measurement that is equal to one-tenth of a meter.
Examples
- The width of the table is approximately 75 decimeters.
- The textbook said that a standard ruler measures 30 decimeters in length.
- In the experiment, we measured the liquid volume in decimeters.
Meaning
It is commonly used in various fields like science and engineering for measuring shorter lengths.
Synonyms
- dm
- ten centimeters
