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photogrammetry

[ foh-tuh-gram-i-tree ]

noun

  1. the process of making surveys and maps through the use of photographs, especially aerial photographs.

photogrammetry

/ ˌfəʊtəʊɡrəˈmɛtrɪk; ˌfəʊtəʊˈɡræmɪtrɪ /

noun

  1. 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

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Derived Forms

  • ˌphotoˈgrammetrist, noun
  • photogrammetric, adjective

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Other Words From

  • pho·to·gram·met·ric [foh-toh-gr, uh, -, 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of photogrammetry1

First recorded in 1870–75; photo- + -gram 1 + -metry

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