| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. One skilled in the hydrography; one who surveys, or draws maps or charts of, the sea, lakes, or other waters, with the adjacent shores; one who describes the sea or other waters.[Websters]. | |
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"HYDROGRAPHER" is a common misspelling or typo for: hydrographers. |
Date "HYDROGRAPHER" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1684. (references) |
Specialty Definition: HYDROGRAPHER
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| Noah Webster | [Noun] One who draws maps of the sea, lakes or other waters, with the adjacent shores; one who describes the sea or other waters.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Occupations | Analyzes hydrographic data to determine trends in movement and utilization of water: Reads meters and gauges to measure waterflow and pressure in streams, conduits, and pipelines, and records data. Measures water level in lakes, reservoirs, and tanks. Calculates seepage and evaporation rates for dams and reservoirs. Measures depth of water in wells and test holes to determine ground water level. Measures snow characteristics to evaluate water yield from snow runoff. Prepares graphs and charts to illustrate water patterns. Positions sluice gates to direct water onto spreading grounds. Installs, calibrates, and maintains metering instruments. Recommends locations for metering stations and instrument placement. (references) | ||
| Wiktionary | [Noun] A scientist whose speciality is hydrography. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
