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Definition of centigram

centigram

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.ɡræm/
(UK: centigramme)
cen · ti · gram
Plural:centigrams
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centigram Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A metric unit of mass or weight equal to one hundredth of a gram (0.01 gram) or ten milligrams.

Example

"The digital analytical balance is sensitive enough to detect variations of less than a single centigram."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French centigramme in the late 18th century during the standardization of the metric system, combining Latin centum ('hundred') and Late Latin gramma ('a small weight').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centigram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centigram
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