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Definition of Square measure
1. Noun. A system of units used to measure areas.
Generic synonyms: Unit, Unit Of Measurement
Specialized synonyms: Sq In, Square Inch, Sq Ft, Square Foot, Sq Yd, Square Yard, Centare, Square Meter, Square Metre, Square Mile, Quarter Section, Acre, Ar, Are, Hectare, Arpent, B, Barn, Dessiatine, Morgen, Perch, Pole, Rod, Em, Em Quad, Mutton Quad, Agate Line, Line, Column Inch, Inch
Lexicographical Neighbors of Square Measure
Literary usage of Square measure
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. New University Arithmetic: Embracing the Science of Numbers, and Their by Charles Davies (1856)
"square measure is used in measuring land, or anything in which length and breadth
are both ... For what is square measure used? What is a square ? ..."
2. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1866)
"The relations of these different denominations are exhibited in the following
table :— Measures of Superficies,—In square measure the yard is subdivided as ..."
3. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1866)
"In square measure the yard is subdivided as in general measure into ... The following
are the relations of square measure:— Measures of Volume. ..."
4. Introduction to The National Arithmetic: On the Inductive System Combining by Benjamin Greenleaf (1850)
"square measure is used in measuring surfaces of all kinds, such as land, flooring,
plastering, &c., where length and breadth only are considered. ..."
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