reticle

[ ret-i-kuhl ]

noun

, Optics.

1. a network of fine lines, wires, or the like placed in the focus of the eyepiece of an optical instrument.

reticle

/ ˈrɛtɪkəl /

noun

1. a network of fine lines, wires, etc, placed in the focal plane of an optical instrument to assist measurement of the size or position of objects under observation Also calledgraticule

Word History and Origins

Origin of reticle¹

1650–60; < Latin rēticulum little net, equivalent to rēt- (stem of rēte ) net + -i- -i- + -culum -cle ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of reticle¹

C17: from Latin rēticulum a little net, from rēte net

Example Sentences

It helps that you can see a real-time reticle inside your goggles that shows where the motion controller is pointing — and that the drone automatically and smoothly brakes when you let go of the trigger.

From The Verge

The Gators' likely starter is also moving away from his logo, a rifle scope reticle, on a brand that includes apparel.

From Washington Post

That was borderline nauseating, as was moving the reticle on turrets in planes and tanks with my head instead of being delegated to my hands.

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One listing includes a shirt depicting a reticle focused on Epstein with both Bill and Hillary Clinton next to him.

From The Verge

The men in the vehicle couldn’t see very well, and Conor told them to go down below and look through the reticle gunsights, McDowell said he was told.

From Washington Post