Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
planimetry
noun
/pləˈnɪmətri/
Definition
The measurement of plane surfaces.
Examples
- Planimetry allows cartographers to calculate the area of land depicted on maps.
- The study of planimetry is essential in fields like architecture and engineering for accurate land measurements.
- Using planimetry, they determined the exact size of the plot before development.
Meaning
Planimetry is used to define the area of flat, two-dimensional figures and shapes, typically on a map or in geometry.
Synonyms
- Area measurement
- Surface measurement
- Geometric measurement
