altimetry

al·tim·e·try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-tim-i-tree]
- /ælˈtɪm ɪ tri/
- /altˈɪmətri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-tim-i-tree]
- /ælˈtɪm ɪ tri/

Definitions of altimetry word

noun altimetry the science of measuring altitudes, as with an altimeter 3
noun altimetry the science or practice of measuring altitudes, as with an altimeter 3
noun altimetry the science of measuring altitudes, as by altimeters. 1
noun altimetry The measurement of height or altitude. 1
noun altimetry the science of measuring altitude. 0

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Origin of altimetry

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1690-1700; alti- + -metry

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Parts of speech for Altimetry

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Altimetry

altimetry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

altimetry usage trend in Literature

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