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Definition of Stadium
1. Noun. A large structure for open-air sports or entertainments.
Specialized synonyms: Amphitheater, Amphitheatre, Coliseum, Ballpark, Park, Bullring, Circus, Covered Stadium, Dome, Domed Stadium, Football Stadium, Hippodrome, Skybox
Terms within: Field House, Stand, Standing Room, Tiered Seat, Athletic Field, Field, Playing Area, Playing Field
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
Definition of Stadium
1. n. A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and astronomical measurements. It was equal to 600 Greek or 625 Roman feet, or 125 Roman paces, or to 606 feet 9 inches English. This was also called the Olympic stadium, as being the exact length of the foot-race course at Olympia.
2. n. A modern structure, with its inclosure, resembling the ancient stadium, used for athletic games, etc.
Definition of Stadium
1. Noun. A venue where sporting events are held. ¹
2. Noun. An ancient Greek race course, especially, the Olympic course for foot races. ¹
3. Noun. (context: now historical) A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and astronomical measurements, equal to 600 Greek or 625 Roman feet, or 125 Roman paces, or to 606 feet, 9 inches. ¹
4. Noun. A kind of telemeter for measuring the distance of an object of known dimensions, by observing the angle it subtends. ¹
5. Noun. In surveying, a graduated rod used to measure the distance of the place where it stands from an instrument having a telescope, by observing the number of the graduations of the rod that are seen between certain parallel wires (stadia wires) in the field of view of the telescope. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stadium
1. a structure in which athletic events are held [n -S]
Medical Definition of Stadium
1. 1. A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and astronomical measurements. It was equal to 600 Greek or 625 Roman feet, or 125 Roman paces, or to 606 feet 9 inches English. This was also called the Olympic stadium, as being the exact length of the foot-race course at Olympia. 2. Hence, a race course; especially, the Olympic course for foot races. 3. A kind of telemeter for measuring the distance of an object of known dimensions, by observing the angle it subtends; especially, a graduated rod used to measure the distance of the place where it stands from an instrument having a telescope, by observing the number of the graduations of the rod that are seen between certain parallel wires (stadia wires) in the field of view of the telescope; also called stadia, and stadia rod. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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