photographic interpretation

noun

The identification, description and measurement of objects in photographs, especially in aerial photographs, for geologic, cartographic or military purposes

Meanings

nounphotographic interpretation (plural photographic interpretations)

plural photographic interpretations

  1. The identification, description and measurement of objects in photographs, especially in aerial photographs, for geologic, cartographic or military purposes
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