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Azimuth: meaning, definitions and examples

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azimuth

 

[ หˆรฆz.ษช.mษ™ฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

navigation

Azimuth is the angle between a reference direction and the line to an object, usually measured in degrees from the north. It is used in navigation, astronomy, and meteorology to indicate the direction of an object relative to the observer's position.

Synonyms

angle, bearing, direction

Examples of usage

  • The azimuth of the star was calculated to help with navigation.
  • She adjusted the telescope to get the correct azimuth for the celestial event.
  • The GPS device provided the azimuth for the route.
  • He noted the azimuth before setting off on his hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "azimuth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azimute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเคผเฅ€เคฎเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Azimut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ azimuth

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะทะธะผัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ azymut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–นไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท azimut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azimut

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azimut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์œ„๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุงูˆูŠุฉ ุงู„ุฃูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azimut

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ azimut

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–นไฝ่ง’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ azimut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ azรญmut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะธะผัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azimut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azimut

Etymology

The term 'azimuth' originates from the Arabic word 'al-sumลซt', which translates to 'the paths' or 'the directions'. This Arabic term evolved through Latin as 'azimuthus' during the medieval period when European scholars were studying Arabic texts on astronomy and navigation. The incorporation of the word into English occurred in the early 16th century, primarily in relation to its use in navigation and cartography. The concept of azimuth has been crucial for explorers and navigators, allowing them to determine directions and positions on the Earth's surface relative to celestial bodies. Over time, the use of azimuth has expanded to various sciences, including astronomy, where it helps locate the position of stars and planets in the sky relative to an observer's location.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,323, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.