Meaning of the word mensuration in English

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mensuration

US /ˌmen.ʃəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmen.ʃərˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the process of measuring the length, area, or volume of something

Example:
The architect used precise mensuration techniques to design the building.
Mensuration is a fundamental concept in geometry.