stadia

[ stey-dee-uh ]

/ ˈsteɪ di ə /

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noun

a method of surveying in which distances are read by noting the interval on a graduated rod intercepted by two parallel cross hairs (stadia hairs, or stadia wires ) mounted in the telescope of a surveying instrument, the rod being placed at one end of the distance to be measured and the surveying instrument at the other.

adjective

pertaining to such a method of surveying.

Origin of stadia

First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain; probably special use of stadia²

Words nearby stadia

staddle, staddlestone, stade, Stader splint, stadholder, stadia, stadial, stadimeter, stadiometer, stadium, stadium jacket

Definition for stadia (2 of 2)

stadia²

[ stey-dee-uh ]

/ ˈsteɪ di ə /

noun

a plural of stadium.

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Example sentences from the Web for stadia

I think the way we play the World Cup will define a lot of things that will happen outside the stadia.
Brazil’s World Cup Is An Expensive, Exploitative Nightmare|Vac Verikaitis|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The whole voyage along the Messenian coast comprises about 800 stadia, including the measurement of the bays.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)|Strabo
At the equator the sun was supposed in every hour to traverse a distance of thirty stadia.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI)|Max Duncker
As I ascended it, the ruins of the circuit of the foundation were apparent, which gave a circumference of about 85 stadia.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)|Strabo

The distance from Utica to the Straits of Gades is 8800 stadia, and by fast vessels can be accomplished in about a week.
The Adventures of Captain Mago|Lon Cahun
From Ludias to the city Pella the river is navigated upwards to the distance of 20 stadia.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume I (of 3)|Strabo

British Dictionary definitions for stadia (1 of 2)

stadia¹

/ (ˈsteɪdɪə) /

noun

tacheometry that makes use of a telescopic surveying instrument and a graduated staff calibrated to correspond with the distance from the observer
(as modifier)stadia surveying

the two parallel cross hairs or stadia hairs in the eyepiece of the instrument used

the staff used

Word Origin for stadia

C19: probably from stadia ²

British Dictionary definitions for stadia (2 of 2)

stadia²

/ (ˈsteɪdɪə) /

noun

a plural of stadium

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	stadia
释义	stadia ¹ [ stey-dee-uh ] / ˈsteɪ di ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR stadia ON THESAURUS.COM noun a method of surveying in which distances are read by noting the interval on a graduated rod intercepted by two parallel cross hairs (stadia hairs, or stadia wires ) mounted in the telescope of a surveying instrument, the rod being placed at one end of the distance to be measured and the surveying instrument at the other. adjective pertaining to such a method of surveying. Origin of stadia ¹ First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain; probably special use of stadia² Words nearby stadia staddle, staddlestone, stade, Stader splint, stadholder, stadia, stadial, stadimeter, stadiometer, stadium, stadium jacket Definition for stadia (2 of 2) stadia² [ stey-dee-uh ] / ˈsteɪ di ə / noun a plural of stadium. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for stadia I think the way we play the World Cup will define a lot of things that will happen outside the stadia. Brazil’s World Cup Is An Expensive, Exploitative Nightmare\|Vac Verikaitis\|May 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The whole voyage along the Messenian coast comprises about 800 stadia, including the measurement of the bays. The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)\|Strabo At the equator the sun was supposed in every hour to traverse a distance of thirty stadia. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI)\|Max Duncker As I ascended it, the ruins of the circuit of the foundation were apparent, which gave a circumference of about 85 stadia. The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)\|Strabo The distance from Utica to the Straits of Gades is 8800 stadia, and by fast vessels can be accomplished in about a week. The Adventures of Captain Mago\|Lon Cahun From Ludias to the city Pella the river is navigated upwards to the distance of 20 stadia. The Geography of Strabo, Volume I (of 3)\|Strabo British Dictionary definitions for stadia (1 of 2) stadia¹ / (ˈsteɪdɪə) / noun tacheometry that makes use of a telescopic surveying instrument and a graduated staff calibrated to correspond with the distance from the observer (as modifier)stadia surveying the two parallel cross hairs or stadia hairs in the eyepiece of the instrument used the staff used Word Origin for stadia C19: probably from stadia ² British Dictionary definitions for stadia (2 of 2) stadia² / (ˈsteɪdɪə) / noun a plural of stadium Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to stadia field, gymnasium, amphitheater, garden, diamond, coliseum, bowl, ring, pit, strand, gridiron, stade
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stadia

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adjective

Origin of stadia

Words nearby stadia

Definition for stadia (2 of 2)

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Example sentences from the Web for stadia

British Dictionary definitions for stadia (1 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for stadia

British Dictionary definitions for stadia (2 of 2)

noun

Words related to stadia