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(1) A line of levels, a series of lines of levels, or a combination of lines or parts of lines of levels that, together with a continuous series of measured differences of elevation, extends continuously from a starting point through a sequence of intermediate points back to the starting point. (2) The set of consecutive measurements of distances and directions from a starting point to a remote point and back to the starting point.

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