photogrammetric

[foh-tuh-gram-i-tree]

pho·to·gram·me·try

[foh-tuh-gram-i-tree]
noun
the process of making surveys and maps through the use of photographs, especially aerial photographs.

Origin:
1870–75; photo- + -gram1 + -metry

pho·to·gram·met·ric [foh-toh-gruh-me-trik] , pho·to·gram·met·ri·cal, adjective
pho·to·gram·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
pho·to·gram·me·trist, noun
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Photogrammetric is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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photogrammetry (ˌfəʊtəʊˈɡræmɪtrɪ)
 
n
the process of making measurements from photographs, used esp in the construction of maps from aerial photographs and also in military intelligence, medical and industrial research, etc
 
photogrammetric
 
adj
 
photo'grammetrist
 
n

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