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Mensuration: meaning, definitions and examples

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mensuration

 

[ mษ›nหˆsสŒreษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometric measurement

Mensuration is the branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement of geometric figures, including lengths, areas, and volumes. It involves various formulas and techniques to calculate the dimensions and sizes of different shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, and solids. Mensuration is essential in numerous fields, including engineering, architecture, and construction, as it helps in determining the quantity of materials required and the overall dimensions of structures.

Synonyms

calculating, dimensioning, measurement

Examples of usage

  • The mensuration of the rectangular garden revealed its total area.
  • In her math class, they learned mensuration involving cylinders and spheres.
  • Accurate mensuration is crucial for site planning in construction projects.

Translations

Translations of the word "mensuration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mensuraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vermessung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengukuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผั–ั€ัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomiar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธฌๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mesure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mediciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรงรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธก์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›ล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‹้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meritev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆlir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mediciรณn

Etymology

The term 'mensuration' is derived from the Latin word 'mensuratio', which means 'to measure'. The root 'mens' in Latin refers to measurement, and it has evolved through various languages before becoming part of the English lexicon. The practice of mensuration dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Greeks, who developed early methods of measuring land and structures. Over centuries, the principles of mensuration expanded to include more complex calculations, especially with the advent of geometry as a formal discipline in mathematics. Today, mensuration is integral to multiple fields, reflecting its historical importance in understanding physical space and dimensions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,764 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.