hectometer

/'hektou,mi:tə/ Cách viết khác : (hectometre) /'hektou,mi:tə/

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Word: Hectometer

Definition: A hectometer is a metric unit of length that is equal to 100 meters. In simpler terms, if you think of a meter as a measure of distance (like how far you can walk), a hectometer is 100 of those meters put together.

Usage Instructions:

• The hectometer is often used in scientific contexts or when measuring larger distances, such as in geography or land surveying.
• It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can be useful in specific fields.

Example:

• "The race track is 5 hectometers long." (This means the track is 500 meters long.)

Advanced Usage:

In scientific research, you might encounter hectometers when discussing distances on a larger scale, such as the length of a mountain or the area of a forest.

Word Variants:

• The prefix "hecto-" means 100 in the metric system. Other metric units using this prefix include:
  • Hectoliter (100 liters)
  • Hectogram (100 grams)

Different Meanings:

• In general, "hecto-" can be used with other units to indicate a multiplication of 100, but "hectometer" specifically refers to length.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for hectometer, but you can think of its relation to meters. You might see:
  • 100 meters (as a descriptive alternative)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "hectometer" since it is a technical term. However, you can use phrases like "to measure in hectometers" when discussing measurements.

Summary:

A hectometer is a metric unit used to measure length, equal to 100 meters. It's mainly used in scientific or technical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

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Noun

1. a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters

Synonyms

• hectometre
• hm