orthographic projection


noun
  1. a two-dimensional graphic representation of an object in which the projecting lines are at right angles to the plane of the projection.

Origin of orthographic projection

1
First recorded in 1660–70
  • Also called orthogonal projection .

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British Dictionary definitions for orthographic projection

orthographic projection

noun
  1. a style of engineering drawing in which true dimensions are represented as if projected from infinity on three planes perpendicular to each other, avoiding the effects of perspective

  2. a type of zenithal map projection in which the area is mapped as if projected from infinity, with resulting distortion of scale away from the centre

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