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azimuth mark

azimuth mark

9.9
A mark on the ground that shows the exact direction from a survey station to true North
  • noun
  • /ˈæzɪˌmʌrk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : marca de azimut
  • The survey team used the azimuth mark to establish precise directional measurements.

Examples

  • An azimuth mark is crucial for aligning instruments to true North in field surveys.

  • Can you show me the azimuth mark on the map?

  • They installed a new azimuth mark to improve the accuracy of geodetic observations.

  • The surveyor placed an azimuth mark at the site.

  • An azimuth mark helps surveyors determine the exact azimuth direction when setting up their instruments.

  • The team relied on the azimuth mark to ensure their measurements pointed accurately to true North.

  • For accurate mapping, they positioned an azimuth mark at the reference station.

Surface Forms

azimuth mark singular
azimuth marks plural

Morphology

azimuth + mark

The meaning is directly compositional: 'azimuth' (an angle/direction from north) modifies 'mark' (a sign or point), so together they denote a mark indicating a specific azimuth or direction. This follows a regular noun+noun technical compound pattern and would be inferable by a learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Azimuth mark is a visible mark placed on the ground or a rock to show the exact azimuth — the direction from true North — from a fixed point. That's why it means 'a marked point used to indicate an exact azimuth direction' and helps surveyors align their instruments.