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mensuration

men·su·ra·tion [ mènssə ráysh'n, mènshə ráysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. working out geometric quantities: the calculation of geometric quantities such as length, area, and volume from dimensions and angles that are already known

2. measurement: the act, process, or skill of measuring something ( formal )

[Late 16th century. < late Latin mensuration-< Latin mensura (see measure)]

men·su·ra·tive [ ménsə ràytiv, ménshə ràytiv ] adjective
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