descriptive geometry

American  

noun

1. the theory of making projections of any accurately defined figure such that its projective as well as its metrical properties can be deduced from them.

2. geometry in general, treated by means of projections.

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descriptive geometry British  

noun

1. the study of the projection of three-dimensional figures onto a plane surface

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Etymology

Origin of descriptive geometry

First recorded in 1815–25

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descriptive geometry

Methods of instruction in general courses In teaching drawing and descriptive geometry, lectures, demonstrations, and individual instruction each have a place.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

In other institutions it is held that the principles of projection can be taught to students of college age in a course of descriptive geometry without preliminary drill.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

Descriptive geometry The modern methods of teaching descriptive geometry apply the theory of the subject to applications in problems taken from engineering practice.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

An elementary course and a course in descriptive geometry given simultaneously.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

The general courses usually include an elementary course and a course in descriptive geometry.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper