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centimeter

UK
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə/
US
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

Translations

centimeternoun
centimeters
pl
UK
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə/
US
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/
The length of the pencil is about 15 centimeters.
La longueur du crayon est d’environ 15 centimètres.
centimeteradjective
UK
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə/
US
/ˈsɛntəˌmiːtər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote measurement in centimeters.
Additional translations
centimétriqueS’emploie surtout dans un contexte technique ou scientifique.

Definitions

centimeternoun
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
The length of the pencil is about 15 centimeters.
centimeteradjective
Relating to, consisting of, or measured in centimeters.
The plans include centimeter markings for precise construction.
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