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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGeodesy
/dʒiˈɒd.ə.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The science of measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravitational field.
"Geodesy is essential for accurate navigation and mapping." - 2
The branch of applied mathematics and earth sciences that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth.
"Advancements in geodesy have improved satellite positioning systems."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'geodesy' originates from the Greek words 'geo' meaning 'earth' and 'daiein' meaning 'to divide'. It evolved in the 16th century as a scientific discipline focused on measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravitational field.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Geodesy" is said worldwide
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Géodésie
Transliteration: zhe-o-deh-zee
"La géodésie est essentielle pour la navigation précise."
Geodäsie
Transliteration: ge-o-dae-zee
"Die Geodäsie verbessert die Satellitenpositionierung."
Geodesia
Transliteration: geo-deh-zee-ah
"La geodesia è fondamentale per la mappatura."
Geodesia
Transliteration: geo-deh-sia
"La geodesia es crucial para la navegación."
Geodésia
Transliteration: geo-deh-zee-ah
"A geodésia é importante para a precisão do mapeamento."
भूगोल मापन
Transliteration: Bhoogol maapan
"भूगोल मापन सटीकता के लिए आवश्यक है।"
大地测量学
Transliteration: Dàdì cèliáng xué
"大地测量学对于精确导航至关重要。"
지구측량학
Transliteration: jigucheuglyanghak
"지구측량학은 정확한 내비게이션에 필수적입니다."
測地学
Transliteration: sokuchigaku
"測地学は正確なナビゲーションに不可欠です。"
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