decimeter
/'desi,mi:tə/ Cách viết khác : (decimeter) /'desi,mi:tə/
Definition
Noun: A unit of length in the metric system equal to one-tenth (1/10) of a meter.
Usage
The decimeter is used for measuring lengths that are smaller than a meter but larger than a centimeter. It is a standard metric unit, though it is less commonly used in everyday speech than centimeters or meters.
Examples
- The width of the textbook is approximately two decimeters.
- A common ruler is three decimeters long.
- The fish in the tank grew to a length of four decimeters.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific and Technical Contexts: The decimeter is sometimes used in engineering, meteorology, or cartography for precise measurements where using centimeters would result in very large numbers and meters would be too coarse.
- Example: The radar detected precipitation at an altitude of 50 decimeters above ground level.
Variants and Related Words
- Decimetre: The British English spelling of 'decimeter'.
- Decimetric: (Adjective) Relating to or measured in decimeters.
- Example: The decimetric scale on the map is very precise.
- dm: The standard abbreviation for decimeter.
- Example: The box measures 3 dm by 5 dm.
Synonyms
- Tenth of a meter: A descriptive synonym defining its exact length.
Notes on Different Meanings
The word 'decimeter' has only one primary meaning as a unit of length. It does not have other distinct definitions, idioms, or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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a metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter
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