stadia

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[ stey-dee-uh ]
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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.

Origin of stadia

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First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain; probably special use of stadia2

Other definitions for stadia (2 of 2)

stadia2
[ stey-dee-uh ]

noun
  1. a plural of stadium.

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British Dictionary definitions for stadia (1 of 2)

stadia1

/ (ˈsteɪdɪə) /


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

    • (as modifier): stadia surveying

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

  1. the staff used

Origin of stadia

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C19: probably from stadia ²

British Dictionary definitions for stadia (2 of 2)

stadia2

/ (ˈsteɪdɪə) /


noun
  1. a plural of stadium

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