Geodetically

/dʒiː.oʊˈdet.ɪ.kə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of geodesy; using geodetic methods or principles of earth measurement.

Etymology

From geodetic + -ally (Latin -alis + -ly), the standard adverbial form. Creates an adverb from the adjective.

Kelly Says

When engineers say a measurement is 'geodetically accurate,' they mean it's precise enough to work with satellite positioning and mapping systems that require meter-level precision.

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