mensuration
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men·su·ra·tion

noun \ˌmen(t)-sə-ˈrā-shən, -shə-\

Definition of MENSURATION

1
: the act of measuring : measurement
2
: geometry applied to the computation of lengths, areas, or volumes from given dimensions or angles

First Known Use of MENSURATION

1571

men·su·ra·tion

noun \ˌmen(t)-sə-ˈrā-shən; ˌmen-chə-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MENSURATION

: the act of measuring

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