PLANIMETRY

Etymology

Noun

planimetry (uncountable)

(mathematics) The measurement of distances, angles and areas on a plane, especially on a map or image

Source: Wiktionary


Pla*nim"e*try, n. Etym: [Cf. F. planimétrie.]

Definition: The mensuration of plane surfaces; -- distinguished from stereometry, or the mensuration of volumes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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