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topographic

/ˌtɑːpəˈɡræfɪk/ /ˌtoʊpəˈɡræfɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to topography.

Examples :

"The hiker studied the topographic map to understand the mountain's elevation changes. "
geography geology environment area

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Illustration topography

topography noun

/təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/

A precise description of a place.

"The topography of the school grounds, including the hills and valleys, was carefully documented in the school's new landscaping plans. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration map

map noun

/mæp/

A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.

"The teacher showed us a map of the solar system in science class. "

Illustration of

of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

Illustration studied

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

Illustration changes

changes noun

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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or conjunction

/ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɔɹ/ /ɚ/

Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either [...] or".

"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."

Illustration hiker

hiker noun

/ˈhaɪkɚ/

One who hikes, especially frequently.

"The local hiker often goes on long weekend trips in the mountains. "

Illustration elevation

elevation noun

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."