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hypsography Definition

hyp·sog·ra·phy (hip sägrə fē)

noun

  1. the science of measuring the configuration of land or underwater surfaces with respect to a datum plane, as sea level
  2. the configuration of such surfaces; topographic relief
  3. the representation or description of relief features on a map or chart, as by tints, hachures, etc.
  4. hypsometry

Etymology: hypso- + -graphy

Related Forms:

  • hypsographic hyp′so·graph′ic (-sə grafik) adjective

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