Used in a Sentence

cartography

How to use cartography in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cartography.

Editorial note

If you think mapping and cartography are much easier, you've never given that a shot, it's a can of worms.

Examples8
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

the making of maps and charts

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cartography gathered in one view.

noun

the making of maps and charts

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cartography.

noun

the making of maps and charts

Example sentences

1

If you think mapping and cartography are much easier, you've never given that a shot, it's a can of worms.

2

Isn't this a standard method for a 'poor-mans copywrite' in cartography?

3

You have some tentative cartography to work with from your explorations.

4

Even better - with some creative "cloud cartography"[1], you have a 40% chance of launching a VM on the same physical host as your target.

5

That's how you realize why people could navigate at Sea using stars long before we had any GPS or reliable cartography.

6

I mean, cartography is an invaluable tool and because there information is public knowledge there has to be some way to stop those would cut corners and copy a map. Does it lead people astray sometimes?

7

In modern parlance, cartography is more about information design.

8

I get the impression that calling it Peters instead of Gall-Peters is a good sign that the speaker is a Peters-evangelist, rather than someone who actually cares about cartography.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cartography in a sentence?

If you think mapping and cartography are much easier, you've never given that a shot, it's a can of worms.

What does cartography mean?

the making of maps and charts

What part of speech is cartography?

cartography is commonly used as noun.