photogrammetry

noun

pho·to·gram·me·try ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-mə-trē

: the science of making reliable measurements by the use of photographs and especially aerial photographs (as in surveying)

photogrammetric

ˌfō-tə-grə-ˈme-trik

adjective

photogrammetrist

ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-mə-trist

noun

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The duo used specialized computer software to turn them into a 3D model via a technique known as photogrammetry. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 One research technique is photogrammetry, the process of turning images into 3D models. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026 Clad only in her signature corsetry that binds the flesh, Stark stood in the midst of a circle as the cameras captured all angles of her body, simultaneously — part of an intricate process known as photogrammetry. — CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Clad only in her signature corsetry that binds the flesh, Stark stood in the midst of a circle as the cameras captured all angles of her body, simultaneously — part of an intricate process known as photogrammetry. — ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for photogrammetry

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Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary photogram photograph (from phot- + -gram) + -metry

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1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photogrammetry was in 1875

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