Meaning Of The Word Geodesy

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geodesy in American English
the branch of applied mathematics concerned with measuring, or determining the shape of, the earth or a large part of its surface, or with locating exactly points on its surface
noun: the branch of applied mathematics that deals with the measurement of the shape and area of large tracts of country, the exact position of geographical points, and the curvature, shape, and dimensions of the earth

geodesy in British English
noun: the branch of science concerned with determining the exact position of geographical points and the shape and size of the earth

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