cm
centimeter; centimeters.
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Symbol, Chemistry.
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abbreviation
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church missionary.
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common meter.
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corresponding member.
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court-martial.
C.M.
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abbreviation
Roman Catholic Church.
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Scientific
Example Sentences
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On average, the intervention group lost 3.3 kg and reduced waist circumference by 3.6 cm.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Average body weight was 99.0 kg, average BMI was 36.6 kg/m², and average waist circumference was 115 cm.
From Science Daily • May 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
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
The drill bit is 1 cm wide, the holes will be 0.5 cm apart, and the length of the total cut is 11.4 m.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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