graticulation

/ɡɹəˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/

graticulation

English Noun
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Definition

The division of a design or draught into squares, in order to reproduce it more easily in larger or smaller dimensions.

Etymology

By surface analysis, graticule + -ation, or, by surface analysis, graticulate + -ion.

Example Sentences

  • "Near-synonym: reticulation"
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