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- geometry - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
Geometry is a kind of mathematics that deals with shapes and figures. Geometry explains how to build or draw shapes, measure them, and compare them. People use geometry in many kinds of work, from building houses and bridges to planning space travel.
- geometry - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
The ancient branch of mathematics known as geometry deals with points, lines, surfaces, and solids-and their relationships. In particular, geometry may be thought of as offering (1) precise definitions of many different figures; (2) construction methods for drawing figures; (3) a wealth of facts about the figures; and, most important, (4) ways to prove the facts.