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topography

noun

tə-ˈpä-grə-fē

Definition of topography

as in geography

the physical features of a region as a whole a map of the topography of the coastline shows a significant loss of wetlands

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Recent Examples of topography Comparisons of seafloor topography before and after the eruption showed that a roughly 4-kilometer-wide caldera sank by about a kilometer during the eruption. — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Keeping an eye on the moon The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has been a workhorse since launching in 2009, using seven instruments to create maps of the moon’s temperature, surface composition, topography and radiation. — CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 Rob Albrecht-Mallinger, president of the plan commission, asked Spellacy to provide more precision in his plan, particularly regarding the property’s hilly topography. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography

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Our shared connection to nature crosses geography, generations, and political beliefs.

— Mary Beth Laughton, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
The boundary of life is clearly marked for Austen’s protagonists, in geography as well as in status.

— Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of geography

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Get timely insight into the cases, rulings, and constitutional questions defining America’s legal landscape.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Dining areas both in the home and the alfresco patio encourage visitors to enjoy the beauty of Northern Italy’s picturesque landscapes and rich tradition of communal dining.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of landscape

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Hartney recommends reviewing an itinerary’s activity descriptions with an older parent ahead of travel, paying attention to walking distances, terrain, elevation, long days, and how much free time is built in.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Those instruments are to investigate the subsurface structure of Mars, the geomorphology and geology of surface terrains, as well as look at the meteorology of the atmosphere and the radiation environment.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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