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Planimetric

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pla·nim·e·ter  (pl-nm-tr, pl-)
n.
An instrument that measures the area of a plane figure as a mechanically coupled pointer traverses the perimeter of the figure.

plani·metric (pln-mtrk), plani·metri·cal (-r-kl) adj.
plani·metri·cal·ly adv.
pla·nime·try n.


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Some of the better known map types are as follows: Topographic Map - A map which presents the horizontal and vertical positions of the features represented and is distinguished from a planimetric map by the addition of relief in measurable form.
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