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A line in a survey which, being accurately determined in length and position, serves as the origin from which to compute the distances and positions of any points or objects connected with it by a system of triangles.
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(surveying) A GPS receiver at known fixed location, used to derive correction information for nearby portable GPS receivers.
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A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point.
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Alternative form of brake line [(automotive) A line that conveys fluid from a vehicle's brake pedal to the brakes when they are applied.]
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(surveying) A distance measured along such a line.
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(nautical) A device that uses GPS to maintain a (normally digital) chart of a ship's course.
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A marked waypoint used in orienteering and related sports.
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(UK) Usually relating to anything that takes place across the English Channel, as opposed to other channels.
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(computing) A logical pathway made up of switches which turn on or off. Examples are and, or, nand, etc.
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(surveying) A point with known coordinates.
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(aviation) The aircraft emergency frequency, a radio frequency reserved for emergency communications, typically 121.5MHz for civilian use.
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The sign on the front of a bus or train indicating its direction, destination, route number, or other pertinent information.
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In surveying, the point where the principal meridian crosses the baseline.
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(engineering) System or structure of vital importance to a community.
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Measuring a mile in width.
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A surveying reference point marked by a permanently fixed marker (a survey monument).
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Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
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(surveying) A reading or measurement from a survey station to locate a point that is off the traverse or that is not intended to be used as a base for the extension of the survey. It is usually made to determine the position of some object that is to be shown on a map.
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(video games) A location on a game map in which a player, bot or item spawns.
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(surveying) Any of a sequence of equally spaced points along a path.
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(by extension) The maintenance of a satellite in geosynchronous orbit over a desired spot.
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To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry
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A surveying reference point marked by a permanently fixed marker.
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Alternative form of throughline [(narratology) In full through line of action: a theme that runs through the plot of a book, film, or other narrative work, or a series of such related works.]
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(computing) An individual record within a GPS of a visited location.
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(computing) The final record of a list of data items, often identified by a key field with an otherwise invalid value that sorts last alphabetically (e.g., “ZZZZZ”) or numerically (“99999”); especially common in the context of punched cards, where the final card is called a trailer card.
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(surveying) A series of points, with angles and distances measured between, traveled around a subject, usually for use as "control" i.e. angular reference system for later surveying work.
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(figuratively, media, technology) A closed platform for content or services controlled by a single carrier or service provider, typically requiring subscription to access.
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Alternative form of warmline [A telephone line that provides assistance for people whose need is not urgent.]
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The use of zones, such as fare zones.
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