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

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

Other causes could include a rapid change in the bathymetry, or the depth of the water, Sienkiewicz said. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2024

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

The irregular bathymetry creates steps in the wave that adds to the unpredictability and creates a spectacular platform at the base of passive, imposing sea cliffs. —Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2023

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