hydrographic
/,haidrou'græfik/ Cách viết khác : (hydrographical) /,haidrou'græfikəl/
Definition
Adjective: Of or relating to the science of hydrography. Hydrography is the branch of applied sciences that deals with the measurement and description of the physical features of bodies of water, especially for the purposes of navigation.
Usage
The adjective "hydrographic" is used to describe anything pertaining to the surveying, charting, and scientific study of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and other water bodies. It is commonly used in scientific, maritime, and cartographic contexts.
Examples
- The hydrographic survey revealed new details about the ocean floor.
- Accurate hydrographic data is essential for safe maritime navigation.
- The agency published a new hydrographic chart of the coastal region.
Advanced Usage
- Hydrographic Office: A government or institutional body responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys and producing nautical charts.
- The sailors consulted the latest information from the Hydrographic Office.
- Hydrographic Network: The system of streams and rivers within a drainage basin.
- The study analyzed the entire hydrographic network of the Mississippi River basin.
Variants and Related Words
- Hydrography (noun): The science itself.
- He specialized in hydrography.
- Hydrographer (noun): A scientist who practices hydrography.
- The hydrographer led the survey expedition.
- Hydrographical (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as "hydrographic."
- The report contained detailed hydrographical observations.
Synonyms
- Bathymetric: Specifically relating to the measurement of water depth (a key part of hydrography).
- Oceanographic: Relating to the study of the ocean, which overlaps with but is broader than hydrography.
- Nautical: Relating to sailors, ships, or navigation, often used in conjunction with hydrographic data.
Adjective
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of or relating to the science of hydrography
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