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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Using photogrammetry and digital mapping, the researchers then created a detailed 3D reconstruction of the site, which enabled them to analyze it without disturbing the seabed. Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025 Using Unreal Engine and Blender technology mixed with cutting-edge photogrammetry and motion-capture, the Czech-German co-production brings a teaser to Annecy, along with a second draft of the script. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 12 June 2025 Headquartered at Pinewood and led by co-founders Dominic Ridley and Christopher Friend, the digital visual effects business operates in cyber scanning and photogrammetry capture. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 That allowed the team to reconstruct the wreck using photogrammetry to make 3-D models. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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