bathymetry

noun

ba·​thym·​e·​try bə-ˈthi-mə-trē 

plural bathymetries

: the measurement of water depth at various places in a body of water

also : the information derived from such measurements

bathymetric

ˌba-thi-ˈme-trik 

adjective

or less commonly bathymetrical

ˌba-thi-ˈme-tri-kəl 

bathymetrically

ˌba-thi-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of bathymetry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the ensuing years, the researchers aim to study the bathymetry—or ocean floor—of the surrounding waters. — Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024

The technique, which uses imagery captured by the Landsat program, works specifically to determine ocean depth, or bathymetry, in shallow, nearshore environments. — Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

This was also the first time experts were able to do mapping and bathymetry of the Kasos-Karpathos reef and the Karpatholimnion area, the Greek Ministry said. — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

Example of seafloor multibeam bathymetry data showing the coral mound features located on the Blake Plateau. — Li Cohen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

bathymetric "relating to measurement of depth and depth-related distribution of marine organisms" (from bathy- + -metric) + -y entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1855, in the meaning defined above