About The Word Topography
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Topography
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What's The Definition Of Topography?
[n] the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
[n] precise detailed study of the surface features of a region Synonyms | Synonyms for Topography: Related Terms | Find terms related to Topography: See Also | configuration | conformation | contour | form | geographics | geography | shape Topography In Webster's Dictionary \To*pog"ra*phy\, n. [F. topographie, Gr. ?; ? a place
+ ? to write.]
The description of a particular place, town, manor, parish,
or tract of land; especially, the exact and scientific
delineation and description in minute detail of any place or
region.
Note: Topography, as the description of particular places, is
distinguished from chorography, the description of a
region or a district, and for geography, the
description of the earth or of countries. --Brande & C.
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