Cool MateMeaning of Centimeter
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
In simple words: A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Centimeter in a sentence
- The pencil is 15 centimeters long.
- She measured her height in centimeters for the health report.
- A standard sheet of paper is about 21 centimeters wide.
- The distance between the two trees is approximately 100 centimeters.
How to use Centimeter
Used in everyday contexts such as measuring height or length. Common in science and education. Avoid using in very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'centi' as 'cent' - a small unit.
Related words
Collocations with Centimeter
- measure in centimeters
- convert centimeters to inches
- height in centimeters
- centimeters squared
Synonyms for Centimeter
- cm
- centimetre
Common mistakes with Centimeter
- Confused with 'meter' when discussing length.
- Using 'centimeter' as a plural noun without adding an 's'.
- Incorrectly placed decimal point when converting between units.
Centimeter appears in
Centimeter in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سنتيمتر
وحدة طول تساوي عُشر المتر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সেন্টিমিটার
মিটারের একশো ভাগের এক ভাগের সমান দৈর্ঘ্যের একটি একক।
- GermanDeutsch
Zentimeter
Eine Längeneinheit, die einem Hundertstel Meter entspricht.
- SpanishEspañol
Centímetro
Una unidad de longitud igual a la centésima parte de un metro.
- Persianفارسی
سانتیمتر
یک واحد طول که برابر با یک صدم متر است.
- FrenchFrançais
Centimètre
Unité de longueur égale à un centième de mètre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सेंटीमीटर
लंबाई की एक इकाई जो एक मीटर का सौवां हिस्सा होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Centimetro
Unità di lunghezza pari a un centesimo di metro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Centímetro
Uma unidade de comprimento que vale um centésimo de metro.
- RussianРусский
Сантиметр
Единица длины, равная одной сотой части метра.
- Urduاردو
سائنٹی میٹر
لمبائی کا ایک یونٹ جو ایک میٹر کے سوسویں حصے کے برابر ہے۔
- Chinese中文
厘米
一种长度单位，等于米的百分之一。
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attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual
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Frequently asked questions about Centimeter
What does Centimeter mean?
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is the definition of Centimeter?
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
How do you use Centimeter in a sentence?
The pencil is 15 centimeters long.
Can you give another example of Centimeter?
She measured her height in centimeters for the health report.
What are synonyms for Centimeter?
Common alternatives include cm, centimetre.
What is the opposite of Centimeter?
Opposite meanings include kilometer, meter.
What words go with Centimeter?
It commonly pairs with measure in centimeters, convert centimeters to inches, height in centimeters, centimeters squared.
What are common mistakes when using Centimeter?
Confused with 'meter' when discussing length. Using 'centimeter' as a plural noun without adding an 's'. Incorrectly placed decimal point when converting between units.
How do you pronounce Centimeter?
US: //ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər//, UK: //ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Centimeter?
Used in everyday contexts such as measuring height or length. Common in science and education. Avoid using in very casual contexts.