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1. In [[surveying]], a comparative elevation taken using a [[level]] and [[elevation rod]]; a lower reading means the [[grade]] is higher at the point where the rod is placed and vice versa. <br>
1. In [[surveying]], a comparative elevation taken using a [[level]] and [[elevation rod]]; a lower reading means the [[grade]] is higher at the point where the rod is placed and vice versa. <br>

Revision as of 13:14, 18 June 2007


1. In surveying, a comparative elevation taken using a level and elevation rod; a lower reading means the grade is higher at the point where the rod is placed and vice versa.


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(caption) this is a way of comparing elevation levels, detecting high and low points.
Source: http://biosystems.okstate.edu/