Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey

n

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the official map-making body of the British or Irish government

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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