Meaning & use
cartography
The science and practice of drawing or creating maps of geographic areas.
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Advances in satellite imaging have transformed cartography, making maps far more precise.
She studied cartography in graduate school before working for a mapping company.
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Cartography combines science, art, and technology to represent real-world spaces accurately.
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