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altimetry
[ al-tim-i-tree ]
noun
- the science of measuring altitudes, as by altimeters.
altimetry
/ ˌæltɪˈmɛtrɪkəl; ælˈtɪmɪtrɪ /
noun
- the science of measuring altitudes, as with an altimeter
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Derived Forms
- altimetrical, adjective
- ˌaltiˈmetrically, adverb
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Other Words From
- al·ti·met·ri·cal [al-t, uh, -, me, -tri-k, uh, l], adjective
- alti·metri·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of altimetry1
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Example Sentences
She plugged satellite data—including radar, optical imagery, and altimetry observations—into the equation, expecting to verify that standard exponent.
Associated words: altimetry, altimeter, hypsometry, hypsometer.
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