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That branch of the science of geodesy which has to do with the measurement of heights, either absolutely with reference to the sea level, or relatively.

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  1. n. That branch of the science of geodesy which has to do with the measurement of heights, either absolutely with reference to the sea level, or relatively.
  2. n. measurement of the elevation of land above sea level
  3. That branch of the science of geodesy which has to do with the measurement of heights, either absolutely with reference to the sea level, or relatively.
  4. That branch of the science of geodesy which has to do with themeasurement of heights, either absolutely with reference to the sealevel, or relatively.
  5. n. measurement of the elevation of land above sea level