English Explanatory Dictionary

Ordnance Survey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.
  2. Similar organisations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Word forms

Ordnance Survey

Etymology

So called because in earlier days the survey was carried out under the direction of the Master-general of the Ordnance.

Synonyms

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