aerial map (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɛəriəl ˈmæp/
Definition
A visual representation of an area from above, typically created using aerial photography or satellite imagery.
Examples
The aerial map of the city helped the urban planners identify areas of high population density.
The emergency responders used an aerial map to locate the source of the wildfire.
How to Use aerial map
- create an aerial map (verb phrase)
- to make a visual representation of an area from above — "The cartographers created an aerial map of the city to help with urban planning."
- use an aerial map (verb phrase)
- to utilize a visual representation of an area from above for navigation or planning — "The hikers used an aerial map to find their way through the wilderness."
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