centimeters
Small metric units
Centimeters is the plural of centimeter, a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter—roughly the width of an adult fingernail.
Common for measuring human-scale things: height, waist size, rainfall.
The tumor measured three centimeters across.
Also spelled centimetres in British English.
One who governs
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- gaugeStandard of measurement
dimensions · width · height · depth · length · sizing · scale · proportion
Metric units, thousandths of meters
- metersMeasuring devices
- kilometersMetric distance units
- decimetersTenth-of-a-meter units
- hectometersMetric lengths, hundred meters each
liters · grams · kilograms · hectares · SI units · conversion · decimal system · base ten
One who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- fabricWoven or knit material
- measuring tapeMarked flexible length-finder
- hemFolded garment edge
inseam · waistband · alterations · seam allowance · pattern · dressmaking · garment · fitting
Ornamental small-sphere work
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- origamiSculptural paper-creasing art
papercraft · quilting · miniatures · dollhouse · figurine · model-making · engraving · small-scale
Detailed technical drawing
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- technical drawingPrecise specification illustration
specifications · tolerances · machining · fabrication · architecture · design · carpentry · manufacturing
Spatial repetition interval
- specimenIndividual for examination
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- diameterDistance across through center
radius · displacement · growth rate · crystal · sediment · rainfall · snowfall · lesion
ruler
One who governs
- tape measureFlexible marked length finder
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
gauge · dimensions · width · height · depth · length · sizing · scale · proportion · increments
millimeters
Metric units, thousandths of meters
- metersMeasuring devices
- kilometersMetric distance units
- decimetersTenth-of-a-meter units
hectometers · liters · grams · kilograms · hectares · SI units · conversion · decimal system · base ten · metric conversion
seamstress
One who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- fabricWoven or knit material
- measuring tapeMarked flexible length-finder
hem · inseam · waistband · alterations · seam allowance · pattern · dressmaking · garment · fitting · bust
beading
Ornamental small-sphere work
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
- sculptingShaping material into forms
origami · papercraft · quilting · miniatures · dollhouse · figurine · model-making · engraving · small-scale · handiwork
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- CADTechnical drawing technology
technical drawing · specifications · tolerances · machining · fabrication · architecture · design · carpentry · manufacturing · component
wavelength
Spatial repetition interval
- specimenIndividual for examination
- microscopyTechnique using powerful lenses
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
diameter · radius · displacement · growth rate · crystal · sediment · rainfall · snowfall · lesion · imaging
centimeterskilometers
Metric distance units
meters · light-years · nanometers · parsecs · millimeters
- cubic centimetersMetric volume measurement units
- ten centimeters
- square centimeterUnit of surface measurement