Cartology vs. Cartography — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Cartology and Cartography
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Cartology
The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
Cartography
Cartography (; from Greek χάρτης chartēs, "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and γράφειν graphein, "write") is the study and practice of making and using maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality (or an imagined reality) can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.
Cartography
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Cartography
The art or technique of making maps or charts.
Cartography
(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
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Cartography
An illustrative discussion of a topic.
Cartography
The art or business of forming charts or maps.
Cartography
The making of maps and charts
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