centimetre
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The pencil measured exactly fifteen _____ long."
Answer: centimetre
In your own words, what does "centimetre" mean?
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
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