Meaning of the word azimuth in English

What does azimuth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

azimuth

US /ˈæz.ɪ.məθ/
UK /ˈæz.ɪ.məθ/

Noun

the direction of a celestial object from the observer, expressed as an angular distance from the north or south point of the horizon to the point at which a vertical circle passing through the object intersects the horizon

Example:
The telescope was adjusted to the correct azimuth to track the star.
Navigators use azimuth to determine their position.