noun
- a scientist or surveyor who specializes in geodesy, the study of Earth's shape, size, and gravitational field
Usage: technical; professional
Examples
- The geodesist used satellite data to measure changes in Earth's surface.
- A team of geodesists conducted a survey to map the coastline accurately.
- The geodesist calculated the precise distance between two mountain peaks.
- Geodesists play a crucial role in establishing reference frames for GPS systems.
- She became a geodesist after studying mathematics and geophysics in university.