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  1. [geodesy] Also known by the acronym MSL. The average of all low and high tides at a particular starting location over the 19-year Metonic cycle.

  2. [geodesy, measurement] The datum used to give the numeric elevation at individual survey points on aeronautical charts, topographic maps, engineering plans, and other large-scale maps.

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