planimetry

A student uses planimetry to calculate the area of a rectangular field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Measurement of plane surfaces: "planimetry" refers to the measurement of areas on a plane surface, such as a map or a floor plan. It is a branch of geometry that deals with the calculation of area in two-dimensional spaces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The architect used planimetry to calculate the floor area of the building. (Measurement of the plane surface to determine the square footage.)
  • In cartography, planimetry is essential for measuring land areas from maps. (The process of measuring two-dimensional areas on a map.)

Advanced Usage

• "planimetric map": a map that shows only the horizontal positions of features, without elevation data.

  • A planimetric map of the city shows streets and buildings but not hills. (A map focusing on two-dimensional measurements.)

• "planimetric survey": a survey that measures horizontal distances and angles to create a map of a flat area.

  • The team conducted a planimetric survey of the plain to determine its size. (A survey limited to plane surface measurements.)

Variants and Related Words

• Planimetric (adj): relating to the measurement of plane surfaces.

  • The planimetric data was used to design the park. (Data about flat, two-dimensional areas.)

• Planimeter (n): an instrument for measuring the area of a plane figure.

  • He used a planimeter to measure the irregular shape on the drawing. (A tool for planimetry.)

Synonyms

• Area measurement: the process of determining the size of a surface.
• Planimetry: an alternative spelling or direct synonym (less common).

Related Idioms

None commonly associated with this technical term.

Phrasal Verbs

None applicable, as "planimetry" is a noun with no verb form.