What is another word for geodetic?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌiːə͡ʊdˈɛtɪk] (IPA) 
Geodetic refers to the science or art of measuring the shape and features of the Earth's surface. Some synonyms for geodetic are cartographic, topographic, and surveying. Cartographic refers to the science or technique of making maps, while topographic refers to the detailed mapping or surveying of the features of a relatively small area. Surveying involves the measurement of positions, distances, and angles on the Earth's surface, often in preparation for construction projects or land management. Other synonyms for geodetic include land surveying and geodesy, which is the branch of applied mathematics concerned with the measurement and shape of the Earth.
