Photogrammetry is the science and technology of obtaining reliable information about physical objects and the environment through the process of recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic images and patterns of electromagnetic radiant imagery and other phenomena. Wikipedia

This definition is widely accepted in the scientific community and is utilized in various disciplines, including surveying, mapping, and high-precision metrology. SpringerLink+1rd.springer.com+1

The primary goal of photogrammetry is to provide automated or semi-automated procedures for these engineering tasks, emphasizing specified accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the extracted information. SpringerLink+1rd.springer.com+1