topography

• Nom désignant la disposition des caractéristiques physiques naturelles et artificielles d'un terrain, ainsi que l'étude détaillée et la cartographie de ces surfaces.

A noun referring to the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, or the detailed study and mapping of those surface features.

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1. Surface features of an areaB2formal

   The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including hills, valleys, rivers, and roads.

   topographie

   • The topography of the region includes steep mountains and deep valleys.
   • Engineers studied the topography before building the new highway.
   • The map shows the topography of the entire island.

   Synonymesgeographygroundlandscapeterrain

2. Detailed study of surface featuresC1formal

   The scientific or precise description and analysis of the surface features of a place or region.

   Topographie

   • Topography is essential for understanding land use and drainage patterns.
   • The course covers the basics of topography and cartography.
   • She specializes in the topography of coastal areas.

   Synonymescartographygeomorphologyphysiographysurveyingtopology