graticulation

noun

gra·​tic·​u·​la·​tion

grəˌtikyəˈlāshən

plural -s

: the division of a design or draft into squares to facilitate enlargement or reduction

Word History

Etymology

French graticuler to make graticules (from graticule) + English -ation

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