noun
- The act or process of measuring; measurement.
- The branch of mathematics dealing with the measurement of lengths, areas, and volumes.
Usage: Plural form of mensuration; Formal or technical usage
Usage: Educational/mathematical context; Often used in geometry
Examples
- The architect's mensurations of the building were precise and detailed.
- Accurate mensurations are essential in surveying land.
- Students learned mensurations in their geometry class.
- The engineer performed several mensurations before finalizing the design.
- Historical mensurations of ancient structures help us understand their construction.
- Careful mensurations ensure that all parts fit together correctly.