mensuration

men·su·ra·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [men-shuh-rey-shuh n, -suh-]
- /ˌmɛn ʃəˈreɪ ʃən, -sə-/
- /ˌmen.sjʊ.ˈreɪʃ.n̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [men-shuh-rey-shuh n, -suh-]
- /ˌmɛn ʃəˈreɪ ʃən, -sə-/

Definitions of mensuration word

noun mensuration the branch of geometry that deals with the measurement of length, area, or volume. 1
noun mensuration the act or process of measuring. 1
abbreviation MENSURATION Measuring. 1
noun mensuration the study of the measurement of geometric magnitudes such as length 0
noun mensuration the act or process of measuring; measurement 0
noun mensuration the act, process, or art of measuring 0

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Origin of mensuration

First appearance:

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

1565-75; < Late Latin mēnsūrātiōn- (stem of mēnsūrātiō) a measuring. See measure, -ation

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Parts of speech for Mensuration

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mensuration popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for mensuration

noun mensuration

calculation — A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.
judgment — an act or instance of judging.
measurement — the act of measuring.
measure — a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures.
assessment — An assessment is a consideration of someone or something and a judgment about them.

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Antonyms for mensuration

noun mensuration

ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.

Just one Antonym for mensuration

mensuration

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