sta·di·a 1 (st  d - )n. 1. a. A telescopic instrument having two parallel lines through which intervals on a calibrated rod are observed, used to measure distances. b. The parallel lines in this instrument. c. The calibrated rod so used. 2. The technique of measuring distances with this instrument. [Italian, probably from Latin, pl. of stadium, a unit of length; see stadium.] |
| sta·di·a 2 (std-) n. A plural of stadium. |
stadia
a means of surveying in which distances are measured by reading intervals on a graduated rod intercepted by two parallel cross hairs in the telescope of a surveying instrument. — stadia, adj.
See also: Measurementa system of surveying in which distances are measured by reading intervals on a graduated rod intercepted by two parallel cross hairs in the telescope of a surveying instrument. — stadia, adj.
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