noun
azimuth
Azimuth (noun) means (astronomy) The angle, measured along the horizon, between true north and the point directly under an object.
noun
1
(astronomy) The angle, measured along the horizon, between true north and the point directly under an object.
"the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying"
2
One quarter section of a circle used for measuring azimuth.
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Etymology
From Old French *azimut (modern French azimut), which came from Arabic اَلسُّمُوت, plural as-sumūt, meaning “the directions”.
Synonyms
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AZ
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of azimuth?
"azimuth" (noun) means (astronomy) The angle, measured along the horizon, between true north and the point directly under an object.
What is another word for azimuth?
Other words for "azimuth" include AZ.
What are the different meanings of azimuth?
"azimuth" has 2 main meanings: 1. (astronomy) The angle, measured along the horizon, between true north and the point directly under an object; 2. One quarter section of a circle used for measuring azimuth.
