1. relating to the measurement of elevation or altitude above sea level
Usage: technical; geography

Examples

• The hypsometric map showed the mountain ranges in different colors based on elevation.
• Scientists used hypsometric data to study climate patterns at various altitudes.
• The hypsometric curve revealed the distribution of land areas at different elevations.
• Hypsometric analysis helped researchers understand the topography of the region.
• The survey included hypsometric measurements of the entire valley system.
• Hypsometric tinting on the map made it easy to identify high and low areas.