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topography [təˈpɒgrəfɪ] n pl -phies 1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the study or detailed description of the surface features of a region 2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the detailed mapping of the configuration of a region 3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the land forms or surface configuration of a region 4. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) the surveying of a region's surface features 5. the study or description of the configuration of any object topographer n topographic [ˌtɒpəˈgræfɪk], topographical adj topographically adv
topography 1. the detailed mapping or description of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality. See also: Maps2. the relief features or surface configuration of an area. — topographer, n. — topographic, adj. 1. the art or technique of preparing charts or maps of a specified area. See also: Geography2. the physical features of an area. — topographic, topographical, adj. The configuration of the ground to include its relief and all features. Topography addresses both dry land and the sea floor (underwater topography). ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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I did not get then, and I have not got since, a distinct conception of the journey through Hell, and as often as I have tried to understand the topography of the poem I have fatigued myself to no purpose, but I do not think the essential meaning was lost upon me. His forlorn travels of the preceding winter had made him acquainted with the topography of the country, and he reached Snake River without any material difficulty. While Coglan was describing to me the topography along the Siberian Railway the orchestra glided into a medley. |
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