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equal–area
adjective
Definition of EQUAL-AREA
of a map projection : maintaining constant ratio of size between quadrilaterals formed by the meridians and parallels and the quadrilaterals of the globe thereby preserving true areal extent of forms represented
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First Known Use of EQUAL-AREA
1901
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