Geodesy

[dʒi:'ɒdisi]

Definition

(noun.) the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points.

Edited by Jason--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) That branch of applied mathematics which determines, by means of observations and measurements, the figures and areas of large portions of the earth's surface, or the general figure and dimenshions of the earth; or that branch of surveying in which the curvature of the earth is taken into account, as in the surveys of States, or of long lines of coast.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Land-surveying (on a large scale, as when the curvature of the earth is taken into account).

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Definition

n. a science whose object is to measure the earth and its parts on a large scale.—ns. Geodē′sian Geod′esist one skilled in geodesy.—adjs. Geodes′ic -al Geodet′ic -al pertaining to or determined by geodesy.

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