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.

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adjective

1. pertaining to such a method of surveying.

stadia ² American  

[stey-dee-uh] / ˈsteɪ di ə /

noun

1. a plural of stadium.

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stadia ¹ British  

/ ˈsteɪdɪə /

noun

1. 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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

One of the UK's newest sports stadia is Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The submitted bid included 10 stadia, with Casement Park as Northern Ireland's sole venue.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

The club had needed to move from their Plough Lane ground after the Taylor Report into the Hillsborough disaster was published in 1990, recommending clubs move towards all-seated stadia.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

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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