topographic
adjective
to·po·graph·ic
ˌtä-pə-ˈgra-fik 
ˌtō-
: of, relating to, or concerned with topography
topographic maps
Examples of topographic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
What adventurer doesn't enjoy poring over a topographic map when planning an outing.
—
arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Look at any topographic map or drive through any undeveloped parcel of property.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
The new equipment funded from the highway construction budget aims to streamline topographic surveys and construction documentation processes, according to Public Works Director Andrew Engel.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
According to Prasad, there are two factors that created the large temperature in those measurements—poor surface thermal conductivity and increasing sensitivity to topographic variation away from the equator.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for topographic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Look at any topographic map or drive through any undeveloped parcel of property.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
The new equipment funded from the highway construction budget aims to streamline topographic surveys and construction documentation processes, according to Public Works Director Andrew Engel.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
According to Prasad, there are two factors that created the large temperature in those measurements—poor surface thermal conductivity and increasing sensitivity to topographic variation away from the equator.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for topographic
Cite this Entry
“Topographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topographic. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
topographic
adjective
to·po·graph·ic
ˌtäp-ə-ˈgraf-ik
ˌtōp-ə-
variants
or topographical
-ˈgraf-i-kəl
: of, relating to, or showing topography
a topographic map
topographically
adverb
-k(ə-)lē
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share