centner

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centner

A farmer weighs a centner of potatoes on a large scale.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A unit of mass or weight: The term "centner" refers to a metric unit of mass. Its precise value depends on the regional measurement system in use.
    • Historical and regional usage: It is a term used primarily in historical contexts or within specific European countries to denote a weight measurement.
Usage
  • The word "centner" is used as a countable noun to specify a quantity of weight. It is typically preceded by a numeral (e.g., ).
  • It is important to clarify the specific definition (50 kg or 100 kg) based on the regional context when using this term, as it is not a standard international unit.
Examples
  • As a unit of weight:
    • The farmer harvested nearly five centners of potatoes from his field.
    • In the old ledger, the grain shipment was recorded as 12 centners.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often encountered in historical texts, agricultural contexts, or in regions where traditional metric units are still referenced.
  • In modern international trade and science, the standard metric ton (1000 kg) or quintal (100 kg) is preferred for clarity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Quintal: A unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms. In many contexts, "quintal" is synonymous with one definition of "centner."
  • Doppelzentner: A German term meaning "double centner," specifically referring to 100 kilograms.
Different Meanings

The meaning of "centner" varies by country: 1. In many European countries (e.g., Germany, Scandinavia): A "centner" traditionally equals 50 kilograms. 2. In other contexts, particularly historical or agricultural: A "centner" can equal 100 kilograms. This is sometimes called a "metric centner" or "quintal."

Synonyms
  • Hundredweight: An imperial unit of mass, specifically 100 pounds in the United States or 112 pounds in the United Kingdom. This is a conceptual synonym as another unit representing a "hundred weight," though the exact mass differs.
  • Quintal: A direct synonym for the 100-kilogram definition.
centner

A farmer weighs a centner of potatoes on a large scale.

Noun
  1. a United States unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds
  2. in some European countries: a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms
  3. a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms

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