stadia

¹

[ stey-dee-uh ]

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.

adjective

1. pertaining to such a method of surveying.

stadia

²

[ stey-dee-uh ]

noun

1. a plural of stadium.

stadia

¹

/ 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

stadia

²

/ ˈsteɪdɪə /

noun

1. a plural of stadium

Word History and Origins

Origin of stadia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stadia¹

C19: probably from stadia ²

Example Sentences

“In terms of fan engagement, how they can build stadia experience and bring in the next generation, those guys are amazing. We can bring that blend together.”

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The submitted bid included 10 stadia, with Casement Park as Northern Ireland's sole venue.

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"The platform is now set for our players to show off their skill, speed and passion for those in the stadia, and to those watching at home."

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The MPs recommend that a new gambling sponsorship code of conduct for sports should include provision to reduce adverts in stadia, and ensure more space is dedicated to safer gambling messaging.

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Following feedback during the voting process, in a year in which 23 world records were set, the awards were divided into three event categories for men and women: track, field and out of stadia.

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