noun
mensuration
Mensuration (noun) means the act or process of measuring; measurement.
noun
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.
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Etymology
From Late Latin mensūrātiōnem (“a measuring”).
Rhymes for mensuration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mensuration?
"mensuration" (noun) means the act or process of measuring; measurement.
What are the different meanings of mensuration?
"mensuration" has 3 main meanings: 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.