Meaning & use
geodetic
Relating to the measurement and representation of the Earth's shape, size, and gravitational field.
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Geodetic surveys help cartographers create accurate maps of the Earth's surface.
The agency uses geodetic data to monitor gradual shifts in tectonic plates.
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Closely related to 'geodesic' but concerns Earth measurement and surveying rather than geometry alone.
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