Pronunciation: /ˈæzəməθ/
noun the angle between the direction of an object and the observer's meridian
A1 The sailor used the azimuth to determine the direction of the sun.
A2 The hiker checked the azimuth on his compass to stay on course.
B1 Pilots use the azimuth to navigate and maintain their flight path.
B2 The astronomer calculated the azimuth of the stars to map out the night sky.
C1 The military strategist carefully considered the azimuth of enemy forces before making a decision.
C2 The surveyor used precise instruments to measure the azimuth of the land for construction purposes.
adjective relating to or located in the azimuth
A1 The sailor used an azimuth compass to find the direction of the North Star.
A2 The hiker checked the azimuth angle before setting off on the trail.
B1 The surveyor adjusted the azimuth alignment of the telescope for accurate measurements.
B2 The military aircraft pilots relied on the azimuth tracking system for navigation during the mission.
C1 The astronomer calculated the azimuth coordinates of the celestial object for further analysis.
C2 The advanced radar system provided precise azimuth readings for the missile defense system.
formal The telescope was pointed at an azimuth of 180 degrees to observe the stars.
informal Make sure to adjust the camera's azimuth so we get a good shot of the sunset.
slang I need to find my way back home, can you tell me the azimuth to go?
figurative She always approaches challenges with a clear azimuth, never losing sight of her goals.
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