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noun
The creation of maps of the universe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The study of the size and geometry of the universe and changes in those with cosmic time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a representation of the earth or the heavens
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: representation
noun
the science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: natural science
History
From Ancient Greek κοσμογρᾰφία (kosmogrăphía, “description of the world”). By surface analysis, cosmo- + -graphy.
Across languages
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