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quadrant

/ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/

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noun

Quadrant

One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.

Examples :

"The map divided the city into four quadrants, making it easier to locate different neighborhoods. "

La carte a divisé la ville en quatre quadrants, ce qui a facilité la localisation des différents quartiers.

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noun

Quadrant

One of the four regions of the Cartesian plane bounded by the x-axis and y-axis.

Examples :

"In math class, we learned that the point (3, -2) is located in the fourth quadrant of the graph. "

En cours de maths, nous avons appris que le point (3, -2) se situe dans le quatrième quadrant du graphique.

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noun

Quadrant

One fourth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 90°.

Examples :

"The map of the park was divided into four quadrants, each representing a different section of the playground. "

La carte du parc était divisée en quatre quadrants, chacun représentant une section différente de l'aire de jeux.

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noun

Quadrant

A measuring device with a graduated arc of 90° used in locating an altitude.

Examples :

"The sailor used the quadrant to measure the angle of the sun above the horizon, helping him determine the ship's position. "

Le marin a utilisé le quadrant pour mesurer l'angle du soleil au-dessus de l'horizon, ce qui l'a aidé à déterminer la position du navire.

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