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Centimetre
Visualize Measurement![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
A centimetre is roughly the width of a large paperclip, helping visualize measurements. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/YcAmxnGAB2azd9kzFVzTfwC3FKw.webp)
Metric Prefix![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The 'centi-' in centimetre means 'one hundredth', common in metric measurements. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/BflQEycF0cSk5wzaqqgW1eMMoA.webp)
Common Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Centimetres are commonly used to measure height or small objects, not long distances. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wqcy590pKmxcYJCkXO5riCiWM.webp)