stadia

¹ American  

[stey-dee-uh] / ˈsteɪ di ə /

noun

1. 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.

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adjective

1. pertaining to such a method of surveying.

stadia ² American  

[stey-dee-uh] / ˈsteɪ di ə /

noun

1. a plural of stadium.

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stadia ¹ British  

/ ˈsteɪdɪə /

noun

1. 1. tacheometry that makes use of a telescopic surveying instrument and a graduated staff calibrated to correspond with the distance from the observer

   2. ( as modifier )

      stadia surveying

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

3. the staff used

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stadia ² British  

/ ˈsteɪdɪə /

noun

1. a plural of stadium

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Etymology

Origin of stadia

First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain; probably special use of stadia ²

Example Sentences

"I work on sports stadia around the world," he told BBC Sport.

From BBC

Clubs embarking on massive stadia rebuilds are reacting also to changing habits among fans, according to Gutierrez.

From Barron's

During the football debate, someone in the audience argued that too many clubs moved to fancy new stadia, away from their traditional homes.

From BBC

One of the UK's newest sports stadia is Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC

The Grand Slams argue that revenue generated can be a misleading figure, as the costs of running a major tournament are huge and investment is required in warm-up tournaments, stadia and player facilities.

From BBC

Related Words

• amphitheater
• field
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• gymnasium