mensuration
/M EH1 N SH ER0 EY1 SH AH0 N/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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