Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chainage
Noun
/ˈʧeɪnɪdʒ/
Definition
The distance measured along a straight line, typically used in surveying to describe the distance between points.
Examples
- The chainage of the new highway was marked to ensure accurate construction.
- Surveyors often use chainage to record distances between survey points.
Meaning
Chainage refers to a system of linear measurements or the method of measuring distances in surveying, particularly in relation to road construction or land surveying.
Synonyms
- Distance
- Survey distance
- Measurement
