English
Etymology
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From Old (and modern) French azimut, from Arabic ARchar|س�ت|ا�س�ت (as-samt) �direction�. Category:Arabic derivations

Pronunciation
(US) IPA: /�æzɪm�θ/
audio|en-us-azimuth.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
en-noun

1. An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying.
2. The quadrant of an azimuth circle.

Translations
trans-top|an arc of the horizon
Portuguese: azimute m
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|quadrant of an azimuth circle
trans-mid
trans-bottom

See also
nadir

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