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centimeter

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

(Canadian spelling, alternative) Alternative form of centimetre.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: centimetre, cm

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: metric linear unit

History

Etymology

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Real reading context

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