What does "mensurate" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "mensurate"?

Common synonyms include: appraise, appreciate, assay, assess, calculate, calibrate.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To measure absolutely the height, latitude and longitude of a point on the earth. obsolete
2
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of wordnet
3
To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.

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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