chartography

British

/ kɑːˈtɒɡrəfɪ, ˌkɑːtəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

rare a variant spelling of cartography

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Other Word Forms

chartographer noun
chartographic adjective
chartographically adverb

Example Sentences

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This topographical map, one yard high and divided into four parts, is a masterpiece of lunar chartography.

From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules

I had frequent opportunities to observe these Eskimo ideas of chartography.

From The First Landing on Wrangel Island With Some Remarks on the Northern Inhabitants by Rosse, Irving C. (Irving Collins)

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