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men·su·ra·tion (men′s̸hə rā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act, process, or art of measuring
  2. 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

Related Forms:

  • mensurative men′·su·ra′·tive (-rāt′iv) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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