topografía

Definitions of topografía
  1. noun
    the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
    synonyms: agrimensura, apeo, planimetría
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    type of:
    medida, mensuración
    the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
  2. noun
    the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
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    type of:
    configuración, contorno, forma
    any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
  3. noun
    precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
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    type of:
    geografía
    study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
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