planimetry

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pla·nim·e·ter (pl

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r, pl

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

plani·metric (pl

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k), plani·metri·cal (-r

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l) adj.

plani·metri·cal·ly adv.

pla·nime·try n.

planimetry [plæˈnɪmɪtrɪ]

(Mathematics) the measurement of plane areas

planimetric [ˌplænɪˈmɛtrɪk], planimetrical adj

planimetry

the geometry and measurement of plane surfaces. — planimeter, n. — planimetric, planimetrical, adj.

See also: Mathematics

Translations

planimetry

n (Math) → Planimetrie f

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