| word | centimeter |
|---|---|
| definition | A length measuring 1/100th of a meter, or about 0.39 inch. |
| eg_sentence | There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch, 30.48 centimeters in a foot. |
| explanation | In the metric system, which is used in most countries of the world, each basic unit of measure of length, area, or volume can be divided into centimeters. A meter consists of 100 centimeters, a square meter consists of 10,000 square centimeters, and a cubic meter consists of 1,000,000 cubic centimeters |
| IPA | ˈsɛntəˌmitər |
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