cm
centimeter; centimeters.
cm
1 American
Or
cm
Cm
2
American
Symbol, Chemistry.
CM
3
American
c/m
4
American
c.m.
5
American
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.
6
American
abbreviation
Roman Catholic Church.
Cm
1
British
symbol
CM
2
British
abbreviation
cm
3
British
abbreviation
cm
4
British
symbol
cm
Scientific
Example Sentences
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The control group lost only 0.6 kg and trimmed waist size by 0.3 cm.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
In the species Satyrex ferox, the largest in the group, individuals can reach a legspan of about 14 cm.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 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
My book was approximately 25 cm X 35 cm X 1 cm so it couldn’t be hidden in a very small place, which meant that I didn’t have to look in any really small places.
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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