geographic
- adjective
- /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk/
- The 9 participating study sites vary with respect to geographic size, location, population density, geography, and EMS system structure.
- geographic location
- geographic region
- geographic area
And so the whole geographic world order is changing.
- And so the whole geographic world order is changing.
- We then went through this pass, which is such a beautiful geographic expanse, right?
- And we're both living in the same geographic area, right?
- If they're like a straight line and they don't go down a natural geographic boundary.
- For most ancient peoples, gods literally dwelled in geographic regions.
- Covenants not to compete must be reasonable with regard to both their length and their geographic scope.
- So straightened lines, cleaned up corners, and of course that very, very important geographic distortion that makes public transport maps possible.
- Hey, my geographic farms are all in price points that aren't moving.
- So that's very vast, you know, in terms of geographic as well.
- So these, these, these areas within ourselves, not exactly the same as geographic topographical areas.
Examples
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Mapping out the geographic regions helped us understand the distribution of species.
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For example, two public schools within the tribes' geographic area were used for the research project.
Academic text (2011) -
And so the whole geographic world order is changing.
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And we're both living in the same geographic area, right?
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There was a real problem with geographic place names in the New World.
Fiction book (1997) -
And also it's limited by geographic locations.
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Dots on a map help us see geographic patterns.
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Access to health care is limited by geographic distance and minimal staffing.
Academic text (2011) -
There are many variables to consider, such as financial, geographic location, and availability when selecting a college to attend.
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It was founded in the early 1800's and acts as the county seat, due in part to it's location at the geographic center of the county.
Synonyms
About the position and arrangement of things in space
About the land, shape, or location of a place
Relating to the shape and parts of land, like hills and valleys, shown on maps
About the shape and features of land shown on maps
Relating to the location and features of places on the Earth's surface
Relating to the shape and physical features of the land, like mountains or plains
Compounds
- Specialized
A computer program that stores, analyzes, and shows maps and data about places
- Specialized
A specific place on Earth shown by coordinates like latitude and longitude
How Specific
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Geographic comes from geo- meaning 'earth' and graph meaning 'to draw' or 'to write'. So it originally meant 'drawing or describing the earth', which is why geographic is used for maps, places, and the features of the Earth's surface.