altimetry

Noun

Meaning

The art of measuring altitudes, or heights.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

high amount equal elevation altimeter geodesy mensuration goniometer theodolite psychometrics biometrics psychometry cadastre craniometry clinometer

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Examples

The late 20th century sea level rise rate lacks any sign of acceleration. Satellite altimetry indicates virtually no changes in the last decade. Nils-Axel Morner

Close letter words and terms

altimetrical altimetrically altimetrics altimontane altin Altina