The 'meter' is the metric unit of any length or distance, no matter what direction.
You can use centimeter or meter as a unit of a person's height.
The metric unit commonly used to measure height is the meter. So, you would measure the height of Big Ben in meters.
The metric unit used is feet and inches. centimeter can also be used
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A metre.
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millimetres (centimetres could also be used)
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Centimeter....a common misconception is the meter, which is officially not used to measure height.
You would use meters.