quadrat

noun

quad·​rat ˈkwä-drət How to pronounce quadrat (audio)
-ˌdrat
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: a usually rectangular plot used for ecological or population studies

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For example, if the quadrat is 2 feet by 2 feet, your quadrat is 4 square feet. Avery Hurt, National Geographic, 26 June 2020 Using the magnifying glass, count every insect inside the quadrat. Avery Hurt, National Geographic, 26 June 2020

Word History

Etymology

alteration of quadrate entry 2

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quadrat was in 1683

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“Quadrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadrat. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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