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Ordnance Survey
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Ordnance Survey
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(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the official map-making body of the British or Irish government
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Noun1.Ordnance Survey - the official cartography agency of the British government
administrative body, administrative unit - a unit with administrative responsibilities
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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