map projections

A form of map projection — Any systematic method of transforming the spherical representation of parallels, meridians and geographic features of the Earth's surface to a nonspherical surface, usually a plane.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of map projection
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APA

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“map projections.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/map%20projections. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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