Pronunciation

/ˈsɛntɪmɪtər/

Definitions

• Noun: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. Abbreviated cm. For example: “The book is 2.5 centimeters thick.”
• Adjective: Measuring or relating to one hundredth of a meter. For example: “The ruler is marked in centimeters.”

Phrases

• “A centimeter-long object” describes something measured in centimeters.
• “Measure in centimeters” means to use this unit for measurement.
• “One centimeter difference” indicates a small disparity in length.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The package was sealed with a strip of tape that was exactly one centimeter wide.”
• Adjective: “The fine print on the label was minuscule, only visible under a magnifying glass, with text that was half a centimeter high.”
• “I need to measure the distance between these two points to the nearest centimeter.”

Synonyms

• Millimeter (mm)
• Inch (in, when referring to a similar unit)
• Fraction of a meter (e.g., one-tenth of a meter)
• Metric unit of length