cartographic reference
[kɑr.təˈɡræf.ɪk ˈref.ər.əns]
nounpl: cartographic references
referência cartográfica
1. A point, line, symbol, or feature on a map used to identify location, orient direction, or establish coordinate systems
The cartographic reference points on the map help surveyors locate precise coordinates.
Os pontos de referência cartográfica no mapa ajudam os agrimensores a localizar coordenadas precisas.
2. Any visual or textual element used in cartography to provide geographic context or establish spatial relationships
Latitude and longitude lines serve as fundamental cartographic references.
As linhas de latitude e longitude funcionam como referências cartográficas fundamentais.
3. A source document or authority used as basis for creating or validating maps
The survey data provided the cartographic reference for the new regional map.
Os dados do levantamento forneceram a referência cartográfica para o novo mapa regional.
In Brazil, cartographic references are essential in surveying, urban development, and land management. The term is frequently used by engineers, geographers, and government agencies like IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). In the USA, this term is primarily used in technical, academic, and professional geographic contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
establish a cartographic reference
use as a cartographic reference
cartographic reference point
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →