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topography

to·pog·ra·phy [ tə póggrəfee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mapping of surface features: the study and mapping of the features on the surface of land, including natural features such as mountains and rivers and constructed features such as highways and railroads

2. area's features: the features on the surface of an area of land

3. description of structure: a study or detailed description of the various features of an object or entity and the relationships between them


to·pog·ra·pher noun
top·o·graph·ic [ tòppə gráffik ] adjective
top·o·graph·i·cal [ tòppə gráffik'l ] adjective
top·o·graph·i·cal·ly [ tòppə gráffikəlee ] adverb
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