quadrant (Meaning)
quadrant (n)
a quarter of the circumference of a circle
any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes
the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle
a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies
quadrant (n.)
The fourth part; the quarter.
The quarter of a circle, or of the circumference of a circle, an arc of 90
One of the four parts into which a plane is divided by the coordinate axes. The upper right-hand part is the first quadrant; the upper left-hand part the second; the lower left-hand part the third; and the lower right-hand part the fourth quadrant.
An instrument for measuring altitudes, variously constructed and mounted for different specific uses in astronomy, surveying, gunnery, etc., consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90
Synonyms & Antonyms of quadrant
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quadrant Sentence Examples
- The ship's navigator used a quadrant to determine the vessel's position at sea.
- In mathematics, a quadrant is one-fourth of a circle, measuring 90 degrees.
- Astronomers use a quadrant to measure the altitude and azimuth of celestial objects.
- The ancient Greeks developed the quadrant as a navigational instrument.
- Pilots rely on a quadrant to gauge the aircraft's pitch and roll during flight.
- Cartographers use a quadrant to create accurate maps and charts.
- Surveyors employ a quadrant to measure angles and distances in land surveying.
- The quadrant on the wall clock indicates the hours and minutes in one quarter of the dial.
- Medical professionals use a quadrant to locate specific regions of the body during examinations.
- Engineers utilize a quadrant to analyze forces and vectors in mechanical systems.
FAQs About the word quadrant
a quarter of the circumference of a circle, any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes, the area enclosed by two perp
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The ship's navigator used a quadrant to determine the vessel's position at sea.
In mathematics, a quadrant is one-fourth of a circle, measuring 90 degrees.
Astronomers use a quadrant to measure the altitude and azimuth of celestial objects.
The ancient Greeks developed the quadrant as a navigational instrument.
