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hypsography

Pronunciation:  hip'sâgrufee

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  measurement of the elevation of land above sea level
  2. [n]  the scientific study of the earth's configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level)
 
 Synonyms: hypsometry
 
 See Also: geology, measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration

 

 

 

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