versed sine

noun Trigonometry.

one minus the cosine of a given angle or arc. Abbreviation: vers.

Origin of versed sine

First recorded in 1590–1600

Also called versine, versin.

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British Dictionary definitions for versed sine

versed sine

noun

a trigonometric function equal to one minus the cosine of the specified angleAbbreviation: vers

Word Origin for versed sine

C16: from New Latin sinus versus, from sine 1 + versus turned, from vertere to turn

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