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  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of photogrammetry

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

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Example Sentences

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photogrammetry

Through the use of aerial surveys and photogrammetry mapping, it is suspected that 98 of the house platforms were inside the inner enclosure and more than 500 were located between the two ramparts.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026

He also physically acted out many scenes in a separate studio with his fellow performers for motion capture, a process similar to photogrammetry but designed to record the body’s movements.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 25, 2023

Dr. Simek said the use of photogrammetry was even more intriguing because ancient artists had no such technology, or opportunity, to see the big picture.

From New York Times ● May 7, 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

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