centimeter

UK
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə/
US
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/
centimeternoun
centimeters
pl
UK
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə/
US
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/
Translations
The length of the pencil is about 15 centimeters.
La longueur du crayon est d’environ 15 centimètres.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə/
US
/ˈsɛntəˌmiːtər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote measurement in centimeters.
Translations
Additional translations
centimétriqueS’emploie surtout dans un contexte technique ou scientifique.
Definitions
Relating to, consisting of, or measured in centimeters.
The plans include centimeter markings for precise construction.