Volume 2D
The concept of measuring area in two dimensions, such as a parking lot surface.
Volume in 2D typically refers to calculations involving area rather than true volume, focusing on plan views and layouts, which impact material requirements and cost estimates.
Used in a sentence
Calculating the 2D volume of the slab helps in determining the amount of concrete required.
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