topography
Definitions
General English
- noun the study or description of the physical features of a place and its rivers, mountains, and valleys
General Science
- noun the study of the physical features of a geographical area
Aviation
- noun a representation of detailed natural and man-made features of the Earth’s surface as represented on a map
- noun relative elevations of the Earth’s surface, or features of a geographical area
Medical
- noun the description of each particular part of the body
Real Estate
- noun the study and mapping of the features on the surface of land, including natural features such as mountains and rivers and constructed features such as roads and railways
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