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theodolite

/θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does theodolite mean?

noun

An optical instrument used for measuring angles between visible objects, especially in surveying and navigation. It is typically used to determine the position of a point on the Earth's surface relative to a reference point.

Example

"The surveyor used a theodolite to measure the angle between the two landmarks."

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