hypsographic
rə noun
1.
a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the topography of the earth above sea level.
2.
topographical relief, especially as represented on a map.
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hypsography (hɪpˈsɒɡrəfɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the study and mapping of the earth's topography above sea level |
| 2. | topography or relief, or a map showing this |
| 3. | another name for hypsometry |
| hypsographic | |
| —adj | |
| hypso'graphical | |
| —adj | |
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Hypsographic
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| hypsography (hɪpˈsɒɡrəfɪ) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the study and mapping of the earth's topography above sea level |
| 2. | topography or relief, or a map showing this |
| 3. | another name for hypsometry |
| hypsographic | |
| —adj | |
| hypso'graphical | |
| —adj | |
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