cartography
noun
the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction.
cartographic
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a word derived from
cartography.
Example Sentences
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The new map -- known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection -- improves "the accuracy of the cartographic representation of the world," the resolution said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fishery inspectors relied on local pearling leaders and divers to fill in cartographic blanks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Not only that, the cartographic malfunction included completely unrecognisable shapes of the six misidentified countries.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
More recently, artist Debra Scacco, whose cartographic pieces explore the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
Although few cartographic corporations acknowledge their existence, copyright traps remain a common feature even in contemporary maps.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
