Theodolite

usgb/θiˈɑːdəlaɪt/
noun

A tool used by scientists, especially in the field of surveying, to measure angles in horizontal and vertical planes.

The surveyor used a theodolite to accurately measure the angles and distances of the land.
Visual representation of "theodolite" - A tool used by scientists, especially in the field of surveying, to measure angles in horizontal and vertical planes.

Often appears as...

  • use a theodolite
  • set up a theodolite

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Technical

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Surveying Scenes

The word is often linked to surveying landscapes for construction or mapping.

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Civil engineers used a theodolite during the highway expansion project.
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Precision Instrument

Emphasizes its use for precise measurements, crucial in professional settings.

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To establish the property boundaries, the theodolite was utilized for its precision.
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Technical Vocabulary

Encountered in technical or scientific contexts, not in everyday language.

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In the geology lecture, they mentioned using a theodolite for the field study.
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