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Basic Measurement
Definitions of Terms
 Angle – geometrical figure composed of two straight lines intersecting at one
of their extremities.
 Calculation- act or process where all points are equally distant from the
center.
 Concentric circles- consist of two or more circles with a common center.
 Decimal- number expressed in a counting system that uses units of 10,
especially a decimal fraction
 Dimension – measurable extent of length, thickness and width
 Eccecntric circles- circles having no common center.
 English system – scaled in inches where one foot equals 12 inches.
 Formula- special kind of equation. It is a mathematical rule expressing the
relationship of two or more quantities by means of numerals, variables and
operating symbols.
 Geometric shapes- characterized by straight lines, regular curves, and angles.
 Graduation- scale of a measuring tool
 Mensuration- act of art measuring
 Metric system – system of measurement based on the meter
 Perpendicular lines – lines which make a 90 degrees angle with each other
 Radius – length of a straight line connecting the center of a circle with
appoint on the circumference of a circle
 Standard – measure of reference.
Different measuring tools/ instrument
and their application.