AZ
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Definition
Proper noun 1. Arizona: A state in the southwestern region of the United States of America, known for its desert climate and the Grand Canyon. * The abbreviation for the state of Arizona is "AZ". * They drove from California to AZ.
Noun (Abbreviation) 1. Azimuth: In astronomy, navigation, and surveying, the horizontal angular distance from a reference direction, usually true north, to the point where a vertical circle through a celestial body or object intersects the horizon. * The telescope was adjusted to the correct az before observing the star. * The navigator calculated the az of the lighthouse.
Usage Notes
- When used as the state abbreviation ("AZ"), it is always capitalized.
- When used as the abbreviation for "azimuth" ("az"), it is typically written in lowercase in technical contexts, but may be capitalized at the start of a sentence.
Examples
- As "Arizona":
- Phoenix is the capital of AZ.
- We are moving to AZ next month.
- As "azimuth":
- The map listed the az of the mountain peak.
- Set the compass to an az of 270 degrees for west.
Advanced Usage
- In Coordinates: Often paired with "alt" (altitude) or "el" (elevation) to give a full celestial or directional coordinate (alt-az or az-el coordinates).
- The object's position was alt 45°, az 120°.
Variants and Related Words
- Arizona (n): The full name of the U.S. state.
- Azimuth (n): The full term for the angular measurement.
Synonyms
- For "Arizona": The Grand Canyon State (official nickname).
- For "azimuth": Bearing (in navigation, though bearing is often measured relative to magnetic north).
Related Terms
- Altitude (alt): The angular height of an object above the horizon, often used with azimuth.
- Bearing: A closely related term in navigation for direction.
Noun
- a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
- the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian