cratometry

/krətɒmɪtri/

Definitions

1. noun

The measurement of the volume or capacity of a cup or other container, often used in the study of ancient ceramics or archaeological contexts.

“Archaeologists used cratometry to determine the volume of the ancient Greek pottery they discovered.”

Synonyms

  • ceramometry
  • volumetry

Antonyms

  • cratography
  • volume assessment