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altimetry

[ al-tim-i-tree ]

noun

  1. the science of measuring altitudes, as by altimeters.

altimetry

/ ˌæltɪˈmɛtrɪkəl; ælˈtɪmɪtrɪ /

noun

  1. the science of measuring altitudes, as with an altimeter

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Derived Forms

  • altimetrical, adjective
  • ˌaltiˈmetrically, adverb

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Other Words From

  • al·ti·met·ri·cal [al-t, uh, -, me, -tri-k, uh, l], adjective
  • alti·metri·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of altimetry1

First recorded in 1690–1700; alti- + -metry

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Example Sentences

She plugged satellite data—including radar, optical imagery, and altimetry observations—into the equation, expecting to verify that standard exponent.

Associated words: altimetry, altimeter, hypsometry, hypsometer.

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