Definition of Centimeter

1. Noun. A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Exact synonyms: Centimetre, Cm
Generic synonyms: Metric Linear Unit
Terms within: Millimeter, Millimetre, Mm
Group relationships: Decimeter, Decimetre, Dm

Definition of Centimeter

1. n. The hundredth part of a meter; a measure of length equal to rather more than thirty-nine hundredths (0.3937) of an inch. See Meter.

Definition of Centimeter

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of centimetre) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Centimeter

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Medical Definition of Centimeter

1. One hundredth of a meter; 0.3937008 inch. Cubic centimeter (cc, c.c.), one thousandth of a liter; 1 milliliter. Abbreviation: cm (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Centimeter

centigrams
centikatal
centikatals
centile
centiles
centiliter
centiliters
centilitre
centilitres
centillion
centillions
centiloquies
centiloquy
centime
centimes
centimeter (current term)
centimeter-gram-second
centimeter-gram-second system
centimeter-gram-second unit
centimeters
centimetre
centimetres
centimetric
centimo
centimorgan
centimorgans
centimos
centinel
centinels
centinewton

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