Stadium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005599",
  "term": "Stadium",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A former unit of length, originating in ancient Greece, approximately equal to 185 meters or 607 feet. In historical surveying and geographical texts, it was a common measure for long distances, such as the dimensions of territories or the circumference of the Earth. The exact length of the stadium varied by region and time period, with the Attic and Olympic stadia being two of the most recognized standards.",
  "synonyms": [
    "stadia",
    "stadia rod"
  ],
  "subject": "Surveying",
  "see_also": [
    "stadia"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stadium",
    "es": "estadía",
    "fr": "stade"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stadium/"
}