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amount of precipitation—Depth to which precipitation in liquid form would cover a horizontal projection of the earth's surface, in the absence of abstractions. It is typically expressed in millimeters, equivalent to liters per square meter. Snowfall is also measured by the depth of fresh snow covering a horizontal surface.