hypsography

Noun

Meaning

measurement of the elevation of land above sea level

the scientific study of the earth's configuration above sea level (emphasizing the measurement of land altitudes relative to sea level)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hypsometry bathymetry altimetry planimetry

Hypernyms

geology measure measurement measuring mensuration

Close letter words and terms

hypsograph hypsographic hypsographical hypsometer hypsometric hypsometric altimeter