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cm

1 American  
Or cm

  1. centimeter; centimeters.

Cm 2 American  
Symbol, Chemistry.

  1. curium.

CM 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Christian male.

  2. Common Market

c/m 4 American  

  1. (of capital stocks) call of more.

c.m. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. church missionary.

  2. common meter.

  3. corresponding member.

  4. court-martial.

C.M. 6 American  

abbreviation

Roman Catholic Church.

  1. Congregation of the Mission.

CM 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Member of the Order of Canada

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Cm 2 British  

symbol

  1. curium

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cm 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Cameroon

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cm 4 British  

symbol

  1. centimetre

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cm Scientific  

  1. Abbreviation of centimeter

Example Sentences

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The young shark measured about 210 cm in length and weighed roughly 80-90 kg.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The device measures approximately 10 cm in diameter and 30 cm long and has a red anodised finish.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Scientists believe hydrogen atoms emitted very faint radio waves with a wavelength of 21 cm.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

A 16 cm Cartier Love bracelet costs $8,655 including sales tax, and contains around 31 grams of 18 karat gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Theon Greyjoy put a hand cm the hilt of his blade and said, "My lady, if it comes to that, my House owes yours a great debt."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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