Meetlijn

Meetlijn is a Dutch-language term that literally translates to "measurement line." It is used to describe a line on a diagram, map, or measurement setup that indicates a measured distance, a scale, or the path along which readings are taken. The precise meaning of meetlijn depends on the context, but it generally refers to a line associated with measurement rather than a decorative or geometric feature.

Etymology and usage context

The word combines meet (to measure) and lijn (line). In practice, meetlijn can appear in several domains, including cartography, technical drawing, engineering, and experimental setups. Its function is to mark where measurements occur, to indicate a reference for dimensions, or to show the alignment of instruments or sensors along a defined path.

Applications

- Cartography and maps: a meetlijn may serve as a baseline for scale or as a reference line for distances.

- Technical drawing and drafting: it can denote the extent of a measured feature or provide a reference for quality checks.

- Experimental and field setups: it can act as an alignment line for positioning equipment or as the path along which data are collected.

See also

Baseline, scale line, measurement, ruler, alignment.