land surveying
nounfemininetécnico/ɐɡɾimẽˈsuɾɐ/low
a·gri·men·su·ra
Definition
The science, technique, and profession of determining the terrestrial positions of points and the distances and angles between them.
Land surveying is essential for the cadastral registration of properties.
He studied land surveying before becoming a surveyor.
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Common collocations
surveying engineeringsurveying instruments
Etymology
Do latim 'agrimensura' (medição de terras), de 'ager' (campo) + 'mensura' (medida).