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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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