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Shivaji madali Posted 15 years ago
Medical & Dental Studies

Cm or cms

hello teacher.,

This tumour measured 3cm/3cms. please correct it. smdl
  

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It is fine both ways. Most writers use cm for singular and plural.

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  • Most writers use cm for singular and plural.
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It is fine both ways. Most writers use cm for singular and plural.
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Hi Student,
studentmdlThis tumour measured 3cm/3cms
The tumour measured 3 cm

Reason: The symbol for a unit is unaltered in the plural and should not be followed by a full stop except at the end of the sentence.

Sri
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