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geodesy Definition


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geodesy
noun
    1. The scientific study of the Earth's surface by surveying (especially by satellite) and mapping in order to determine its exact shape and size, and to measure its gravitational field.
Etymology: 16c: from Greek geodaisia, from ge earth + daisis division.



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