Definition of Geodesy

1. Noun. The branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points.

Generic synonyms: Geophysical Science, Geophysics
Derivative terms: Geodesic, Geodesical, Geodetic

Definition of Geodesy

1. n. That branch of applied mathematics which determines, by means of observations and measurements, the figures and areas of large portions of the earth's surface, or the general figure and dimenshions of the earth; or that branch of surveying in which the curvature of the earth is taken into account, as in the surveys of States, or of long lines of coast.

Definition of Geodesy

1. Noun. (scientific Scientific) discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of (earth), its (gravitational) field and (geodynamic) phenomena (polar motion, earth tides, and crustal motion) in three?dimensional, time?varying space. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Geodesy

1. geographical surveying [n -SIES]

Medical Definition of Geodesy

1. That branch of applied mathematics which determines, by means of observations and measurements, the figures and areas of large portions of the earth's surface, or the general figure and dimenshions of the earth; or that branch of surveying in which the curvature of the earth is taken into account, as in the surveys of States, or of long lines of coast. Origin: Gr., the earth + to divide: cf. F. Geodesie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Geodesy

geodemographically
geodemographics
geodemography
geodephagous
geodes
geodesic
geodesic dome
geodesic domes
geodesic line
geodesical
geodesically
geodesics
geodesies
geodesist
geodesists
geodesy (current term)
geodetic
geodetic effect
geodetical
geodetically
geodetics
geodic
geodiferous
geodimeter
geodimeters
geodome
geodomes
geoducks
geodynamic

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