topography

to·pog·ra·phy  (t-pgr-f)

n. pl. to·pog·ra·phies

1. Detailed, precise description of a place or region.

2. Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map, indicating their relative positions and elevations.

3. A description or an analysis of a structured entity, showing the relations among its components: In the topography of the economy, several depressed areas are revealed.

4.

a. The surface features of a place or region.

b. The surface features of an object: The topography of a crystal.

5. The surveying of the features of a place or region.

6. The study or description of an anatomical region or part.

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topo·graph (tp-grf) n.

topo·graphic (-grfk), topo·graphi·cal (--kl) adj.

topo·graphi·cal·ly adv.

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topography

Noun

pl -phies

1. the surface features of a region, such as its hills, valleys, or rivers: the islands are fragile, with a topography constantly changed by wind and wave

2. the study or description of such surface features

3. the representation of these features on a map [Greek topos a place + -graphy]

topographer n
topographical adj

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topography  (t-pgr-f)

1. The three-dimensional arrangement of physical attributes (such as shape, height, and depth) of a land surface in a place or region. Physical features that make up the topography of an area include mountains, valleys, plains, and bodies of water. Human-made features such as roads, railroads, and landfills are also often considered part of a region's topography.

2. The detailed description or drawing of the physical features of a place or region, especially in the form of contour maps.

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topography

1. the detailed mapping or description of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality.
2. the relief features or surface configuration of an area. — topographer, n. — topographic, adj.

See also: Maps

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1. the art or technique of preparing charts or maps of a specified area.
2. the physical features of an area. — topographic, topographical, adj.

See also: Geography

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	topography - the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features shape, configuration, conformation, contour, form - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"
	2.	topography - precise detailed study of the surface features of a region geographics, geography - study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation topology - topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography); "Greenland's topology has been shaped by the glaciers of the ice age"

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The configuration of the ground to include its relief and all features. Topography addresses both dry land and the sea floor (underwater topography).

Translations

topography [təˈpɔgrəfɪ] n → topografía

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topography [təˈpɔgrəfɪ] n → topographie f

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topography [təˈpɔgrəfɪ] n → Topografie f

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topography [təˈpɔgrəfɪ] n → topografia