mensuration
Art of measuring
Mensuration is the branch of mathematics concerned with measuring geometric quantities—lengths, areas, and volumes.
The term appears mainly in educational contexts, particularly in older textbooks: The exam covered mensuration of circles and triangles.
Outside mathematics, mensuration can refer to any systematic measurement.
Extent of surface
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- volumeAmount of space filled
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- trianglesThree-sided plane figures
circles · polygons · quadrilaterals · parallelograms · rhombuses · trapezoids · hexagons · octagons
Adjustable-jaw measuring device
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- rulerOne who governs
- protractorAngle-measuring instrument
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
gauge · vernier · yardstick · theodolite · set square · dividers · scale · spirit level
Fixed method or notation
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- computationMathematical processing work
numerical · quantitative · solve · variables · addition · subtraction · multiplication · division
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- standardizationImplementing uniform technical specifications
traceability · uncertainty · SI units · interpolation · reproducibility · verification · reference standard
Device that measures usage
- time signatureRhythmic fraction notation
- barDrinking establishment
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
rhythm · notation · duration · rest · whole note · half note · quarter note · eighth note
area
Extent of surface
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- volumeAmount of space filled
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
triangles · circles · polygons · quadrilaterals · parallelograms · rhombuses · trapezoids · hexagons · octagons · vertices
calipers
Adjustable-jaw measuring device
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- rulerOne who governs
- protractorAngle-measuring instrument
compass · gauge · vernier · yardstick · theodolite · set square · dividers · scale · spirit level · straightedge
formula
Fixed method or notation
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
computation · numerical · quantitative · solve · variables · addition · subtraction · multiplication · division · square root
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
standardization · traceability · uncertainty · SI units · interpolation · reproducibility · verification · reference standard
meter
Device that measures usage
- time signatureRhythmic fraction notation
- barDrinking establishment
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
tempo · rhythm · notation · duration · rest · whole note · half note · quarter note · eighth note · common time
inseam
Inner leg seam length
sizing · fitting · alterations · pattern · seam allowance · hemline · armhole · neckline · girth · outseam
- geometryangles, circles, angle, shapes, lines
- volumecubic meters, bulk, cubic feet, quantity, cubic inches
- ancient mathalgebra, arithmetic, geometry, fractions, addition
mensurationestimation
Approximate value judgment
guesswork · approximation · conjecture · guesstimation · eyeballing
measure, immense, dimension, measuring, measures, measurement, measurable, immeasurable, commensurate