cent — meaning in English

English meaning

• cent noun A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
• hundred numeral The number 100, following ninety-nine.

Senses

cent is used for these senses in English:

• cent (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
• cent (money) A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).
• hundred A numerical value equal to 100 (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

cent — full definition

1. noun A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
2. noun A small sum of money.
3. noun A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
4. noun A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).

hundred — full definition

1. numeral The number 100, following ninety-nine.
2. noun A hundred-dollar (or other currency) bill.

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