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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

Moreover, Latinos are using smartphones for digital cartography much as Black people mapped freedom during the eras of slavery and Jim Crow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025

Leanne Abraham is a graphics editor at The Times with a focus on cartography and data visualization.

From New York Times ● Sep. 3, 2023

Seeing Slant was in some distress, I rose and I replied that I was gratified they had applied to me, but begged them continue without the imperfections of my cartography.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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