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cartography

/kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ noun C2
  1. The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography. (uncountable)
  2. An illustrative discussion of a topic. (countable, figuratively)

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He commended her exceptional diligence, noting that true cartography requires an unyielding commitment to reality over mere artistic elegance.
The Cartographer's Apprentice, p. 1 · C1
Cartography is not merely the utilitarian depiction of roads; it is a visual symphony of topography, geography, and human settlement.
In Praise of the Paper Map, p. 1 · C2

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