Pronunciation: /ˈkɑləˌmeɪt/
noun the act of collimating or the state of being collimated
A1 The collimate of the telescope needed adjusting.
A2 The collimate of the camera lens was off, causing blurry photos.
B1 Proper collimate of the laser beam is essential for accurate measurements.
B2 The technician spent hours collimating the optical system for optimal performance.
C1 Achieving precise collimation is crucial in astronomy for clear observations.
C2 The engineer meticulously collimated the sophisticated imaging system to perfection.
verb to adjust or align (a device, such as a telescope) in order to bring it into proper position or focus
A1 The teacher showed the students how to collimate the telescope.
A2 The mechanic needed to collimate the headlights on the car.
B1 Before taking a photo, make sure to collimate the camera for clear focus.
B2 The scientist spent hours collimating the laser beam for the experiment.
C1 The engineer meticulously collimated the lenses to ensure precise alignment.
C2 The astronomer used advanced techniques to collimate the telescope for optimal viewing.
formal The technician needed to collimate the telescope in order to achieve a clear image of the stars.
informal I had to adjust the telescope to get a better view, so I had to collimate it.
slang I had to line up the telescope just right to get a good look at the stars, so I had to collimate it.
figurative In order to focus on my goals, I needed to collimate my thoughts and actions towards achieving them.
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