Meaning of the word centimeter in English

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centimeter

US /ˈsen.t̬əˌmiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈsen.t̬əˌmiː.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
The ruler measures up to 30 centimeters.
The plant grew 5 centimeters in a week.
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