1. the discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering geographic data and information, including surveying, mapping, and geographic information systems (GIS).
Usage: typically used as a mass noun (uncountable); technical field; common in geography, urban planning, and environmental science

Examples

• Geomatics combines traditional surveying with modern satellite technology.
• The city planning department uses geomatics to analyze land use patterns.
• Geomatics professionals work with GPS, remote sensing, and GIS software.
• Universities now offer degree programs in geomatics and spatial analysis.
• Geomatics data helps environmental scientists monitor climate change impacts.
• The geomatics industry has grown significantly with advances in drone technology.