hypsometry

Noun

Meaning

That branch of the science of geodesy which has to do with the measurement of heights, either absolutely with reference to the sea level, or relatively.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hypsography amount bill measure extent bar measurement magnitude measuring gauge criterion surveying geodesy mensuration topography

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Hypernyms

measure measurement measuring mensuration

Related terms

hypsometer hypsometric

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