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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

azimuth

/ˈæzɪməθ/ noun · British & US
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What does azimuth mean?

noun

The angle between true north and the point of observation, measured clockwise from true north. The point on the horizon where the sun or other celestial body is at its highest point in the sky.

Example

"The navigator used the azimuth to determine the direction of the ship."

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