mensuration
mensuration
Definition
men·su·ra·tion (men′s̸hə rā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act, process, or art of measuring
- the branch of mathematics dealing with the determination of length, area, or volume
Etymology: LL mensuratio < mensuratus, pp. of mensurare, to measure < L mensura, measure
men′·su·ra′·tive (-rāt′iv) adjective
mensuration
Synonyms
mensuration
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- forest: He lectures and organizes courses on agroforestry, sustained yield forestry, forest mensuration, forest planning and harvesting, marketing and utilization.
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