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geography

noun

jē-ˈä-grə-fē

Definition of geography

as in topography

the physical features of a region as a whole the geography of the region matches ancient descriptions of the location of the lost city

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Recent Examples of geography Its systems integrate with existing operations while supporting cheaper and more efficient enrichment, monitoring, and processing of brine resources across multiple geographies. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Norway Looks Toward Europe Norway remains something of an outlier because of its geography, but changes are coming. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Winning can help a school’s underlying assets, but the Big Ten and SEC are paying for decades worth of eyeballs, geography and institutional alignment — not one good run. — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 What sets Canada apart, its space advocates insist, are human resources and geography. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geography

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This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
With rugged topography, Ely is a playground for outdoor recreation.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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With a nearly $3 billion market cap, Imax is a relatively inexpensive asset in the entertainment landscape.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Arizona also boasts diverse landscapes and a variety of ecosystems, from alpine forests to deserts, all of which different kinds of bats have fashioned a home.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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