bathymetry

[ˌbæθɪˈmɛtrɪ]

Definitions

1. noun

the measurement and description of the depth of water in a sea, ocean, lake, or river, or of the depth of land

“The team used advanced sonar technology to create a detailed map of the ocean’s bathymetry.”

Synonyms

  • geomorphology
  • topography

Antonyms

  • surface geography