Ordnance Survey

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

Proper noun

 * 1)  Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.
 * 2) Similar organisations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 地形測量局
 * Irish: Suirbhéireacht Ordanáis
 * Japanese: 陸地測量局
 * Scottish Gaelic: Suirbhidh Òrdanais