Decimetre
noun
A unit of length in the metric system equal to one tenth of a metre.
The width of this box is three decimetres.
Often appears as...
- decimetre cube
- decimetre square
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A unit of length in the metric system equal to one tenth of a metre.
The width of this box is three decimetres.
Often appears as...
- decimetre cube
- decimetre square
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Visualize Size
Imagine a decimetre by comparing it to objects around you, such as a large book or a small box.
That smartphone is roughly one decimetre long.
Pro Tip 2/3Metric Conversations
Use 'decimetre' when talking about lengths and distances in scientific or mathematical contexts.
We measured the decimetre to be precise in the lab experiment.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Usage
Understand that 'decimetre' is not commonly used in everyday speech; it's more technical.
The architect discussed the building's plans in decimetres.
Pro Tip 1/3Visualize Size
Imagine a decimetre by comparing it to objects around you, such as a large book or a small box.
That smartphone is roughly one decimetre long.
Pro Tip 2/3Metric Conversations
Use 'decimetre' when talking about lengths and distances in scientific or mathematical contexts.
We measured the decimetre to be precise in the lab experiment.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Usage
Understand that 'decimetre' is not commonly used in everyday speech; it's more technical.
The architect discussed the building's plans in decimetres.
Pro Tip 1/3Visualize Size
Imagine a decimetre by comparing it to objects around you, such as a large book or a small box.
That smartphone is roughly one decimetre long.
Pro Tip 2/3Metric Conversations
Use 'decimetre' when talking about lengths and distances in scientific or mathematical contexts.
We measured the decimetre to be precise in the lab experiment.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Usage
Understand that 'decimetre' is not commonly used in everyday speech; it's more technical.
The architect discussed the building's plans in decimetres.
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inch
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