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graphic scale
graphic scaleA graduated line by means of which distances on the map, chart, or photograph may be measured in terms of ground distance. See also scale.graphic scale
graphic scale[¦graf·ik ¦skāl] (mapping) A graduated line that indicates the length of miles or kilometers as they appear on a map; the line has the advantage of remaining true after the map is enlarged or reduced in reproduction. Also known as bar scale. |