cartography
noun/kɑrˈtɑɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #17,537 most common English word
Meaning
the science or practice of drawing and making maps.
Example sentence
She studied cartography for years before becoming an expert in making detailed maps.
Synonyms & related words
- mapmaking
- mapping
- charting
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