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graticule

American

[grat-i-kyool] / ˈgræt ɪˌkyul /

noun

Navigation. a network of parallels and meridians on a map or chart.
Optics. a reticle.

graticule British

/ ˈɡrætɪˌkjuːl /

noun

the grid of intersecting lines, esp of latitude and longitude on which a map is drawn
another name for reticle
a transparent scale in front of a cathode-ray oscilloscope or other measuring instrument

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Etymology

Origin of graticule

1885–90; < French < Latin crāticula, diminutive of crātis. See grate ², -cule ¹

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Many, like Adam Levinson, a former star trader at Fortress Investment Group FIG 0.46 % LLC who runs Singapore-based hedge fund Graticule Asset Management Asia, expect further declines for the yuan.

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