photogrammetry

American  

[foh-tuh-gram-i-tree] / ˌfoʊ təˈgræm ɪ tri /

noun

1. the process of making surveys and maps through the use of photographs, especially aerial photographs.

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photogrammetry British  

/ ˌfəʊtəʊɡrəˈmɛtrɪk, ˌfəʊtəʊˈɡræmɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the process of making measurements from photographs, used esp in the construction of maps from aerial photographs and also in military intelligence, medical and industrial research, etc

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Other Word Forms

• photogrammetrist
  noun
• photogrammetric
  adjective
• photogrammetrical
  adjective
• photogrammetrically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of photogrammetry

First recorded in 1870–75; photo- + -gram ¹ + -metry

Example Sentences

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photogrammetry

The teams also used "3D photogrammetry and real-time drone surveys to map the Khumbu Icefall and assess hazards like seracs and crevasses", he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

He’s describing his experience with “the orb,” his term for the photogrammetry booth used to capture his likeness during the production of a major video game in 2022.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 25, 2023

While security staff looked on, the two used standard iPhones and iPads, as many of the latest models are equipped with Lidar sensors and photogrammetry software, to create 3-D digital images.

From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022

Klehm is excited to see 3D photogrammetry continue to reveal hidden art at other sites—and make it accessible.

From Science Magazine ● May 4, 2022

In creating the computer-generated Macau, Rodeo FX used open street map data with photogrammetry tools to outline the geometry of each building and topography data to create the ground environment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2022