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hydrography

/ˌhʌɪdrəˈɡrəfi/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrography mean?

noun

The branch of science dealing with the measurement and description of the physical features of the Earth's surface, especially the oceans and seas.

Example

"The hydrography of the coastline was crucial for navigation and trade."

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