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mensurate.

To measure absolutely the height, latitude and longitude of a point on the earth.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To measure absolutely the height, latitude and longitude of a point on the earth.

    obsolete
  2. To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.

Where this word comes from

First attested in 1653; borrowed from Latin mēnsūrātus, perfect passive participle of mēnsūrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of measure.

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