Reticle

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtɪkəl/

Definitions of reticle

noun a small grid or pattern of lines placed in the focus of an optical device, such as a telescope or microscope, used for precise measurement or alignment

Example Sentences

A1 The reticle in the telescope helped me focus on the stars.

A2 The reticle on the camera made it easier to capture the perfect shot.

B1 The sniper adjusted the reticle on his scope before taking the shot.

B2 The scientist used a reticle to measure the size of the specimen under the microscope.

C1 The military pilot relied on the reticle in the heads-up display to lock onto the target.

C2 The expert marksman could hit a bullseye every time thanks to the precision reticle on his rifle scope.

Examples of reticle in a Sentence

formal The reticle in the telescope helped the astronomer pinpoint the exact location of the star.

informal Make sure to center the reticle before taking a picture through the camera.

slang I'll just aim down the reticle and see if I can hit the target.

figurative Her focus was like a sharp reticle, honing in on the details others might miss.

Grammatical Forms of reticle

• past tense: reticled
• plural: reticles
• comparative: more reticle
• superlative: most reticle
• present tense: reticles
• future tense: will reticle
• perfect tense: have reticled
• continuous tense: is reticling
• singular: reticle
• positive degree: reticle
• infinitive: to reticle
• gerund: reticling
• participle: reticled

Origin and Evolution of reticle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reticle' is derived from the Latin word 'reticulum', meaning 'little net'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of optics to refer to a grid or pattern of lines in the eyepiece of a telescope or other optical instrument to assist in aiming or measuring distances, the term 'reticle' has evolved to also refer to the crosshairs or other aiming point in a firearm scope or camera viewfinder.