oceanography
pronunciation
How to pronounce oceanography in British English:
UK [ˌəʊʃəˈnɒgrəfi]
How to pronounce oceanography in American English:
US [ˌoʊʃəˈnɑgrəfi]
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- Noun:
- the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Word Origin
- oceanography (n.)
- 1859, coined in English from ocean + -graphy; on analogy of geography. French océanographie is attested from 1580s but is said to have been rare before 1876. Related: Oceanographic.
Example
- 1. The next prizes are likely to focus on cancer , renewable energy and oceanography .
- 2. I know that astronomy , economics , and oceanography are enough to keep even an honor student busy .
- 3. Some universities have earth science programs but most offer more specific training in programs such as geology , meteorology , oceanography or astronomy .
- 4. Some may have excelled in outdoor challenges and troop leadership , or while earning merit badges for oceanography and entrepreneurship .
- 5. After miller left chicago , he worked alongside bada at the scripps institution of oceanography , in san diego .