depth

Depths are measurements below the base level of a structure taken along a radius from the center of the earth. Each depth measurement must have defined endpoints at the bottom and the top; usually the top point is the structure's base level.

Depths are measured in the same units as length, height, thickness, and elevation.

More specific terms

3 sub-definitions

• foundation depth
• interior underground depth
• lowest floor depth

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• area
• clearance
• duration
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• energy
• height
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• length
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• speed
• strength
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