equal-area projection
[ ee-kwuhl-air-ee-uh ]
/ ˈi kwəlˈɛər i ə /
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noun Cartography.
a projection in which regions on the earth's surface that are of equal area are represented as equal.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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EQC, eqpt., equable, equal, equal-area, equal-area projection, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, equali, equalitarian, equality, Equality State
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