What does BS mean in Architecture?

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Back Sight

BS means Back Sight in topographical survey , BS is added to the known BM (Bench Mark ) to obtain HI ( Height of Instrument ). FS ( Fore Sight ) is subtracted from HI to get the levels of the unknown.

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What does BS mean?

Bachelor of Science, BS, SB(noun)
a bachelor's degree in science

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