photogrammetry

noun

pho·​to·​gram·​me·​try ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-mə-trē How to pronounce photogrammetry (audio)
: the science of making reliable measurements by the use of photographs and especially aerial photographs (as in surveying)
photogrammetric adjective
photogrammetrist noun

Examples of photogrammetry in a Sentence

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Overlapping images help to create 3D models in a process called photogrammetry. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025 Other measurements, including those done by photogrammetry and an Abney survey, have also been conducted on Crestone Peak. Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025 However, using high-resolution drone photography and photogrammetry to make 3D models of the sandstone at Dinosaur Ridge, a team reexamined the area to see if there were more markings on the surface. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 July 2025 Researchers created a visual reconstruction using drones and photogrammetry. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for photogrammetry

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary photogram photograph (from phot- + -gram) + -metry

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photogrammetry was in 1875

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“Photogrammetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogrammetry. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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