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Meaning of mensuration

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mensuration

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or process of measuring; measurement.

  2. The study of measurement, especially the derivation and use of algebraic formulae to measure the areas, volumes and different parameters of geometric figures.

  3. A 13th century system for governing rhythmic relationships in music that was a precursor to the modern use of time signatures; The use of mensural notation.

  4. The use of quantitative measurements of forest stand to determine stand timber volume, productivity, and health.