reticle
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- noun
- /ˈrɛtɪkəl/
- Specialized
- Once a reticle has been fabricated, it can be measured for accuracy on a metrology tool.
- reticle and wafer
- reticle subfield
- reticle and wafer stage
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Watch on YouTubeBut I like the single dot with a circle reticle around it.
- But I like the single dot with a circle reticle around it.
- So previously long shots we're like you dial on a sniper scope and then you're holding in the reticle.
Examples
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To improve accuracy, the sniper adjusted his scope's reticle to match the distance to the target.
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I've got the target back in the reticle.
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But I like the single dot with a circle reticle around it.
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Learn the maps to keep your reticle at headshot level.
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And with every shot, he's taught to visualise the base of a man's skull through his reticle.
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The scientist aligned the telescope by ensuring the target was centered in the reticle.
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When using the binoculars, it is important to check that the reticle is clearly visible for precise focus.
Synonyms
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Thin lines in a scope or camera view that show where you aim
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Fine crossing lines in a sight or microscope used to aim
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A small set of lines on a sight or screen that shows the exact point to aim at
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A set of fine lines in an eyepiece that help aim and measure
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A set of small lines or crosshairs in an instrument's eyepiece that helps you measure and aim
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Thin crossed lines in devices like a telescope or microscope that help you aim
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Etymology
The word reticle comes from the Latin reticulum, meaning 'small net'. Think of the fine lines and dots as a tiny 'net' in the eyepiece that helps you 'line up' a target and measure carefully, which is why a reticle helps with aiming and precise measurement.