Definition of ASTROMETRY

astrometry

Plural: astrometries

Noun

  • the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies
  • The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.

Origin / Etymology

From astro- + -metry.

Scrabble Score: 15

astrometry: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
astrometry: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
astrometry: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

astrometry: valid Words With Friends Word