mercator

[US]/mɜːˈkeɪtə/
[UK]/mɜrˈkeɪtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a geographer and cartographer known for the Mercator projection
Word Forms
Pluralmercators

Phrases & Collocations

mercator projection

mercator map

mercator coordinates

mercator grid

mercator system

mercator charts

mercator scale

mercator style

mercator view

mercator navigation

Example Sentences

the mercator projection is widely used in navigation.

many maps utilize the mercator method for its advantages.

understanding the mercator projection is essential for geography students.

the mercator map distorts the size of countries near the poles.

cartographers often debate the merits of the mercator projection.

in the classroom, we studied the history of the mercator projection.

some prefer the mercator projection for its straight lines.

the mercator projection helps sailors navigate the oceans.

critics of the mercator projection point out its inaccuracies.

the mercator projection has been in use since the 16th century.

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