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Definition of Planimeter
1. Noun. A measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure.
Exact synonyms: Integrator
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Integrate
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Integrate
Definition of Planimeter
1. n. An instrument for measuring the area of any plane figure, however irregular, by passing a tracer around the bounding line; a platometer.
Definition of Planimeter
1. Noun. An integrating device used to measure the area of an irregular figure via tracing its outline ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Planimeter
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Planimeter
1. An instrument formed of jointed levers with a recording index, used for measuring the area of any surface, by tracing its boundaries. Origin: L. Planum, plane, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)
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