pla·nim·e·ter

(plə-nĭm′ĭ-tər, plā-)

An instrument that measures the area of a plane figure as a mechanically coupled pointer traverses the perimeter of the figure.

pla′ni·met′ric (plā′nə-mĕt′rĭk), pla′ni·met′ri·cal (-rĭ-kəl) adj.

pla·nim′e·try n.

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planimeter

(plæˈnɪmɪtə)

(Mathematics) a mechanical integrating instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure, such as the area under a curve, by moving a point attached to an arm around the perimeter of the figure

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pla•nim•e•ter

(pləˈnɪm ɪ tər)

n.

an instrument for measuring the area of plane figures.

[1855–60]

pla•ni•met•ric (ˌpleɪ nəˈmɛt rɪc) adj.

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planimeter - a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure

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measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

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planimetro

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