altimetry

[ al-tim-i-tree ]

noun

1. the science of measuring altitudes, as by altimeters.

altimetry

/ ˌæltɪˈmɛtrɪkəl; ælˈtɪmɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the science of measuring altitudes, as with an altimeter

Derived Forms

• altimetrical, adjective
• ˌaltiˈmetrically, adverb

Other Words From

• al·ti·met·ri·cal [al-t, uh, -, me, -tri-k, uh, l], adjective
• alti·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of altimetry¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; alti- + -metry

Example Sentences

She plugged satellite data—including radar, optical imagery, and altimetry observations—into the equation, expecting to verify that standard exponent.

From MIT Technology Review

Associated words: altimetry, altimeter, hypsometry, hypsometer.

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