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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
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
1. [n -S]
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)