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photogrammetric

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɛtrɪk//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɛtrɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the technique of obtaining measurements from photographs, especially for creating maps or 3D models.


Example

The photogrammetric analysis of the landscape provided detailed information for the project.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of photogrammetric techniques in mapping?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it involves using photographs to create measurements, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how they can capture so much detail.
Sloth B
I know, it's amazing how technology can help us understand our world better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
geospatial
topographic
cartographic
Antonyms
imprecise
ambiguous
vague
Root Explanation

Photogrammetric → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "grammetrikos" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or drawn). The word refers to the measurement of objects using light, particularly in photography.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being used to create 'drawings' or measurements ('grammetrikos') — that's why photogrammetric relates to measuring with light.

Visually Confused Words
phonogrammatic
phonogrammic
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