alidade
Americannoun
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(in plane-tabling) a straightedge having a telescopic sight or other means of sighting parallel to the straightedge.
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the entire upper part of a theodolite or transit, including the telescope, its supports, the level vials, the circle-reading device, and the spindle.
noun
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a surveying instrument used in plane-tabling for drawing lines of sight on a distant object and taking angular measurements
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the upper rotatable part of a theodolite, including the telescope and its attachments
Etymology
Origin of alidade
1400–50; variant of alhidade < Medieval Latin alhidada < Arabic al-ʿiḍādah the turning radius (like a clock hand) of a circle; replacing late Middle English allydatha (< Old Spanish alhidada )
Example Sentences
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Russell Robertson, certified financial planner and owner of Alidade Wealth Partners, says not to use stop loss orders to sell.
From US News • Oct. 11, 2016
Lower dividend growth can be particularly tough on fixed-income investors such as retirees, says Russell Robertson, owner of Alidade Wealth Partners in Atlanta.
From US News • Jul. 11, 2016
In addition to tighter profit margins, many firms are finding other uses for their cash, says Russell Robertson, owner of Alidade Wealth Partners in Atlanta.
From US News • Jul. 11, 2016
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