The Collaborative International Dictionary
Graticulation
Graticulation \Gra*tic"u*la"tion\, n. [F. graticulation, craticulation, fr. graticuler, craticuler, to square, fr. graticule, craticule, graticule, L. craticula, dim. of crates wickerwork. See 2d Grate.] The division of a design or draught into squares, in order the more easily to reproduce it in larger or smaller dimensions.
Wiktionary
graticulation
n. The division of a design or draught into squares, in order the more easily to reproduce it in larger or smaller dimensions.