Ordnance Survey

English

Etymology

So called because in earlier days the survey was carried out under the direction of the Master-general of the Ordnance.

Proper noun

Ordnance Survey

(British) Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.
Synonym: OS
Similar organisations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Related terms: OSNI

Translations

organization producing maps

Chinese:
Mandarin: 地形測量局／地形测量局 (dìxíngcèliángjú)
Irish: An tSuirbhéireacht Ordanáis f (also Ireland)
Japanese: 陸地測量局 (りくちそくりょうきょく, rikuchisokuryōkyoku)
Scottish Gaelic: an t-Suirbhidh Òrdanais

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