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stadia

1 American  
[stey-dee-uh] / ˈsteɪ di ə /

noun

  1. a method of surveying in which distances are read by noting the interval on a graduated rod intercepted by two parallel cross hairs stadia hairs, or stadia wires mounted in the telescope of a surveying instrument, the rod being placed at one end of the distance to be measured and the surveying instrument at the other.

adjective

  1. pertaining to such a method of surveying.

stadia 2 American  
[stey-dee-uh] / ˈsteɪ di ə /

noun

  1. a plural of stadium.

stadia 1 British  
/ ˈsteɪdɪə /

noun

    1. tacheometry that makes use of a telescopic surveying instrument and a graduated staff calibrated to correspond with the distance from the observer

    2. ( as modifier )

      stadia surveying

  2. the two parallel cross hairs or stadia hairs in the eyepiece of the instrument used

  3. the staff used

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stadia 2 British  
/ ˈsteɪdɪə /

noun

  1. a plural of stadium

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Etymology

Origin of stadia

First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain; probably special use of stadia 2

Example Sentences

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Clubs embarking on massive stadia rebuilds are reacting also to changing habits among fans, according to Gutierrez.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The Grand Slams argue that revenue generated can be a misleading figure, as the costs of running a major tournament are huge and investment is required in warm-up tournaments, stadia and player facilities.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Also included in the draft budget is an inflationary uplift of some £52.4m for the redevelopment of Casement Park as well as an uplift for sub-regional football stadia, also in line with inflation.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Despite the new ground only existing on a drawing board, it was Northern Ireland's only chance to host tournament matches, given Uefa's requirement that all host stadia exceed 30,000 capacity.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

From the difference in the apparent position of the North Star in Egypt and Greece, Aristotle even quoted an estimate that the distance around the earth was 400,000 stadia.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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