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tolerance

Construction; Surveying

A mathematical term indicating the allowable variation from a standard or from specified conditions. It is an indication of the accuracy and the precision of a measurement.

toe of slope

Construction; Surveying

The base or bottom of a slope at the point where the ground surface abruptly changes to a significantly flatter grade.

title commitment

Construction; Surveying

A commitment to provide title insurance to a parcel of land. The surveyor is interested in the legal description and the exceptions.

tile drainage

Construction; Surveying

Land drainage by means of a series of tile lines laid at a specified depth, grade, and spacing.

tile drain

Construction; Surveying

Pipe made of perforated plastic, burned clay, concrete, or similar material, laid to a designed grade and depth, to collect and carry excess water from the soil.

tailwater

Construction; Surveying

The water surface elevation at the downstream side of a hydraulic structure (i.e. culvert, bridge).

swale

Construction; Surveying

An elongated depression in the land surface that is at least seasonally wet, is usually heavily vegetated, and is normally without flowing water. Swales conduct stormwater into ...