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cartography

[kahr-tog-ruh-fee] / kɑrˈtɒg rə fi /


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Its main purpose was to help European sailors navigate the oceans, as cartography Professor James Cheshire at University London College explained.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

In 2021, she was a project manager for a company dedicated to the graphic design and cartography for international cycling events, such as World Championships or Tour de France.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 29, 2026

It requires a passion for cities, urban history and, perhaps, cartography; an affinity for architecture and urban design; a love of community; and a knack for numbers.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 2024

She holds a master’s degree in cartography and geographic information systems from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

From New York Times Sep. 3, 2023

But these merely serve to conceal the fact that cartography transforms place into space.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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