hypsometric
ɪ noun
vertical control in mapping; the establishment of elevations or altitudes.
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hypsometry (hɪpˈsɒmɪtrɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Also called: hypsography (in mapping) the establishment of height above sea level | |
| hypsometric | |
| —adj | |
| hypso'metrical | |
| —adj | |
| hypso'metrically | |
| —adv | |
| hyp'sometrist | |
| —n | |
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| hypsometry (hɪpˈsɒmɪtrɪ) | |
| —n | |
| Also called: hypsography (in mapping) the establishment of height above sea level | |
| hypsometric | |
| —adj | |
| hypso'metrical | |
| —adj | |
| hypso'metrically | |
| —adv | |
| hyp'sometrist | |
| —n | |
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hypsometry  (hĭp-sŏm'ĭ-trē) Pronunciation Key
The measurement of elevation relative to sea level. Also called hypsography. |
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