What does "geodetics" mean?

The scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, earth tides, and tectonic motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space.

What is a synonym for "geodetics"?

Common synonyms include: geodesy, altimetry, bathymetry, biometrics, biometry, cadastration.

How do you pronounce "geodetics"?

Pronounced //ˌd͡ʒiːəʊˈdɛtɪks//.

Geodetics

//ˌd͡ʒiːəʊˈdɛtɪks// noun

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The scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, earth tides, and tectonic motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space. uncountable

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geodesy altimetry bathymetry biometrics biometry cadastration

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geodetic surveying

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