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contour interval

con·tour in·ter·val
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-too r in-ter-vuh l]
    • /ˈkɒn tʊər ˈɪn tər vəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-too r in-ter-vuh l]
    • /ˈkɒn tʊər ˈɪn tər vəl/

Definitions of contour interval words

  • noun contour interval the difference in altitude represented by the space between two contour lines on a map 3
  • noun contour interval the difference in value between adjacent contour lines on a map or chart 3
  • noun contour interval the difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map. 1
  • noun contour interval The difference in elevation represented by the space between adjacent contour lines. 0

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Parts of speech for Contour interval

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contour interval popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

contour interval usage trend in Literature

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