Definition Of Terms
Accuracy – the exactness of a measured distance or circumference
Calculation – the process or an act of calculating
Calculator – an electronic device used for speed computation
Conversion – a change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa
Cost – the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired
English System – the English system has inches for its basic unit
Grain – the direction of fabric threads
Hemline – the marked line at the bottom of the garment where the hem is turned
IMC – Individual Measurement Chart
Length – the longer or longest dimension of an object to measure
Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or extent of the entire measurable dimension
Metric System – a decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length known as the meter (Greek metron, ―measure‖)
Pattern – a piece of paper usually one-half of the body parts used as a guide in cutting the garments
Width – measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the object to measure
Your Question
1.In plane surveying, the distance between two points means the horizontal distance. If the points are at different elevations, then the distance is the horizontal length between plumb lines at the points.
2.Vertical distance or vertical separation is the distance between two vertical positions. Many vertical coordinates exist for expressing vertical position: depth, height, altitude, elevation, etc.
3.Glossary definition-- circumferential measurement. The use of a tape to measure the circumference of a limb at selected anatomic locations. These measurements are used to calculate limb volume and to fit compression garments.
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