Definition of Planimetry

1. n. The mensuration of plane surfaces; -- distinguished from stereometry, or the mensuration of volumes.

Definition of Planimetry

1. Noun. (mathematics) The measurement of distances, angles and areas on a plane, especially on a map ¹

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Medical Definition of Planimetry

1. The measurement of surface areas and perimeters by tracing the boundaries. Planimetry on photomicrographs or projected images may be used to evaluate the size of cells. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Planimetry

plangencies
plangency
plangent
plangently
planifolious
planiform
planigale
planigales
planigraphy
planimal
planimals
planimeter
planimeters
planimetric
planimetrically
planimetry (current term)
planing
planing machine
planipennia
planipetalous
planish
planished
planisher
planishers
planishes
planishing
planisphere
planispheres
planispheric
planithorax

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