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