Surveying And Mapping Vocabulary

noun a set of numbers or letters used to indicate the position of a point, line, or other geometric figure

verb to bring the different elements of a complex activity or organization into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony

• The surveyor provided the exact coordinates for the construction project.
• Make sure you have the right coordinates before heading to the party.
• I'll text you the coordinates to the secret spot.
• She carefully plotted the emotional coordinates of her characters in the novel.

noun the branch of mathematics that deals with measurement, especially the determination of the area, volume, or length of geometric figures

• Mensuration is the branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement of geometric quantities.
• I have a mensuration test coming up next week, and I need to start studying for it.
• I find mensuration to be quite challenging, but I'm determined to improve my skills in it.
• The mensuration of his success can be seen in the number of awards he has won.

noun a section or part of a larger area that has been divided into smaller parts

adjective relating to or characteristic of a subdivision

• The city council approved the new subdivision plan for the housing development.
• Have you seen the new subdivision going up on the corner?
• I heard they're building a fancy new sub in that subdivision.
• The subdivision of the company led to a more focused and efficient operation.