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Meaning of orthophotography | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The geometrical correction of aerial photographs so that their displayed distances are rendered uniform and can be measured like a map.

uncountable

Equivalents

Ελληνικά ορθοφωτογραφία

Examples

“During the past three decades, orthophotography has become an increasingly popular and useful tool for land managers. As quality and availability improve, this trend will continue. Orthophotography combines the planimetric precision of maps with the wealth of detail found on aerial photographs.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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