coordinates

/ -ˌneɪts; kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪts /

plural noun

1. clothes of matching or harmonious colours and design, suitable for wearing together Compare separates

coordinates

1. A set of numbers, or a single number, that locates a point on a line , on a plane , or in space. If the point is known to be on a given line, only one number is needed to locate it. If the point is known to be on a given plane, two numbers are needed. If the point is known to be located in space, three numbers are needed.

Example Sentences

“Now, the authors say that spacetime coordinates are matrices, but what does that mean for the experimentally tested Standard Model whose quantum fields live in classical spacetime?”

From Salon

But the Israeli agency that coordinates government activity in occupied territories must also provide clearance for any person to leave Gaza, and often won’t do that until a host-country visa is in place.

From Salon

Its work is coordinated with the WHO, which itself coordinates with the U.N. and Israel.

From Salon

The zoo has asked for any sightings to be reported to [e-mail] with a photo and geo coordinates.

From BBC

He runs to shelter in an underground bunker, keeping safe from Russian retaliation and waiting for the coordinates of the next Ukrainian strike.

From BBC

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