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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The data present in contour lines; measurement of altitude or depth versus area. uncountable
2. 2
   measurement of the elevation of land above sea level wordnet
3. 3
   the scientific study of the earth's configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

hypsometryhypsometryaltimetrybathymetrycartographychorography

Etymology

From hypso- + -graphy.

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