equal-area
adjective
ˈē-kwəl-ˈer-ē-ə 
-ˈā-rē-ə
of a map projection
: maintaining constant ratio of size between quadrilaterals formed by the meridians and parallels and the quadrilaterals of the globe thereby preserving true areal extent of forms represented
Examples of equal-area in a Sentence
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The sampling sites were selected randomly through what’s called an equal-area grid approach to ensure sites from around the state were tested.
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Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
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“Equal-area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equal-area. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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