Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centimetro
noun
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.met.ər/
Definition
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Examples
- The book is about 20 centimetres tall.
- She measured the table and found it to be 1.5 metres, or 150 centimetres, in length.
- In the science project, students were asked to measure objects in centimetres.
Meaning
The centimeter is a common unit of measurement used in everyday applications, particularly in measuring length or height.
Synonyms
- cm
- centimeter