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

mensuration Related Forms

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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