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Centimetre

Definition:

A centimetre is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is commonly used to measure small distances.

Senses:

1. Noun (Measurement)

- A centimetre is a unit of measurement used to express small distances, approximately equal to 0.3937 inches.

Example Sentence: He measured the width of the box and found it to be 30 centimetres.

2. Noun (Body Measurement)

- In the context of body measurements, a centimetre is used to measure the length or height of a person.

Example Sentence: Her height is 160 centimetres, making her quite tall.

3. Noun (Mathematics)

- In the field of mathematics, a centimetre is often used as a unit of measurement for straight lines and geometrical figures.

Example Sentence: The length of the line segment is 10 centimetres.

4. Adjective

- The term "centimetre" can also be used as an adjective to describe anything relating to or measured in centimetres.

Example Sentence: She purchased a centimetre ruler for precise measurements.

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• Centimetre Ruler
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