COLLIMATION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word collimation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COLLIMATION
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| adjustment | nounn | |||||||
noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) • the act of adjusting something to match a standard • the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) • an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances | ||||||||
| alignment | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty • the spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines • (astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the zodiac • the act of adjusting or aligning the parts of a device in relation to each other | ||||||||
| calibration | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument | ||||||||
| direction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line leading to a place or point • the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves • a general course along which something has a tendency to develop • something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action • the act of managing something • a message describing how something is to be done • the act of setting and holding a course • a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something • the concentration of attention or energy on something | ||||||||
| focusing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the concentration of attention or energy on something • the act of bringing into focus | ||||||||
| orientation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of orienting • an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs • position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions • a predisposition in favor of something • a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships • a course introducing a new situation or environment | ||||||||
| rectification | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation • the conversion of alternating current to direct current • the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right • determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve | ||||||||
| targeting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a reference point to shoot at • a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence • the location of the target that is to be hit • sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) verb • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal | ||||||||
