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Measurement vs Planimetry - What's the difference?

measurement | planimetry |

As nouns the difference between measurement and planimetry

is that measurement is the act of measuring while planimetry is (mathematics) the measurement of distances, angles and areas on a plane, especially on a map.

measurement

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of measuring.
  • Magnitude (or extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.
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    See also

    : A Dictionary of Units of Measurement English adjectives

    planimetry

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (mathematics) The measurement of distances, angles and areas on a plane, especially on a map