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azimuth(dictionary)
altitude and azimuth(encyclopedia)

azimuth (iou)



azimuth noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French azimut from Arab. as-samt, from AL-2 + samt way, direction: see ZENITH.]
1. An arc of a celestial great circle extending from the zenith to the horizon. Now only in azimuth circle, a great circle passing through the zenith. LME.
2. Horizontal angular distance of such an arc (usu. that passing through a given celestial object) from the north or south point. E17.
3. Horizontal angle or direction; compass bearing. M17.
azimuthal adjective of, pertaining to, or used in measuring azimuth; measured in azimuth: M17.
azi'muthally adverb M19.