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Definition of Map projection
1. Noun. A projection of the globe onto a flat map using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude.
Specialized synonyms: Conformal Projection, Orthomorphic Projection, Conic Projection, Conical Projection, Equal-area Map Projection, Equal-area Projection, Mercator Projection, Mercator's Projection
Generic synonyms: Projection
Generic synonyms: Projection
Definition of Map projection
1. Noun. (cartography) 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 ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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