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1. (n.) hydrography
the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, esp. with reference to their use for navigation.
2. hydrography
those parts of a map collectively that represent surface waters.
Etymology: (1550–60)
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1. (noun) hydrography
the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation
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1. (noun) hydrography
the art of measuring and describing the sea, lakes, rivers, and other waters, with their phenomena
2. (noun) hydrography
that branch of surveying which embraces the determination of the contour of the bottom of a harbor or other sheet of water, the depth of soundings, the position of channels and shoals, with the construction of charts exhibiting these particulars
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