survey mile en · NOUN
Etymology
From its continued use until the 1980s in reference to the US Geological Survey's 1927 geodetic datum.
Meanings
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(US) The mile of ⁶³³⁶⁄₃₉₃₇ kilometers employed by the United States prior to its adoption of the international mile by treaty in the 1950s.
Near-synonyms: international mile, statute mile (UK)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| survey miles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
sea mile · geographical mile · nautical mile