diameter
n. length of a central line which extends from one side of an object to its opposite side | ||||
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Diameter Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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diameter
The diameter of a graph is the maximum value of the minimum distance between any two nodes.
The diameter of a graph is the maximum value of the minimum distance between any two nodes.
Diameter Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Diameter
(n.)
The length of a straight line through the center of an object from side to side; width; thickness; as, the diameter of a tree or rock.
(n.)
The distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. See Module.
(n.)
Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve.
(n.)
A diametral plane.
(n.)
The length of a straight line through the center of an object from side to side; width; thickness; as, the diameter of a tree or rock.
(n.)
The distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. See Module.
(n.)
Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve.
(n.)
A diametral plane.
| WordNet 2.0 |
diameter
Noun
1. the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
(synonym) diam
(hypernym) length
(hyponym) bore, gauge, caliber, calibre
(part-meronym) radius, r
2. a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)
(hypernym) straight line
Noun
1. the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
(synonym) diam
(hypernym) length
(hyponym) bore, gauge, caliber, calibre
(part-meronym) radius, r
2. a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)
(hypernym) straight line
| hEnglish - advanced version |
diameter
diameter
\di*am"e*ter\ (?), n. [f. diamètre, l. diametros, fr. gr. &?;; dia` through + &?; measure. see meter.]
1. (geom.) (a) any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve. (b) a diametral plane.
2. the length of a straight line through the center of an object from side to side; width; thickness; as, the diameter of a tree or rock.
note: in an elongated object the diameter is usually taken at right angles to the longer axis.
3. (arch.) the distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. see module.
similar words(1)
apparent diameter
diameter
\di*am"e*ter\ (?), n. [f. diamètre, l. diametros, fr. gr. &?;; dia` through + &?; measure. see meter.]
1. (geom.) (a) any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve. (b) a diametral plane.
2. the length of a straight line through the center of an object from side to side; width; thickness; as, the diameter of a tree or rock.
note: in an elongated object the diameter is usually taken at right angles to the longer axis.
3. (arch.) the distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. see module.
similar words(1)
apparent diameter
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Tryfesur
Tryfesur = n. a diameter
Tryfesur = n. a diameter
Diameter Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
diameter
The length of a straight line that extends from one edge of a tumor or other object, through its center and to the opposite edge. It is usually used to measure the size of round or spherical shapes.
The length of a straight line that extends from one edge of a tumor or other object, through its center and to the opposite edge. It is usually used to measure the size of round or spherical shapes.
Diameter Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
diameter
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Diameter Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
diameter
the distance across a circle measured through its center. In the measurement of pipe diameters, the inside diameter is that of the interior circle and the outside diameter that of the exterior circle.
the distance across a circle measured through its center. In the measurement of pipe diameters, the inside diameter is that of the interior circle and the outside diameter that of the exterior circle.
Diameter Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Diameter
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Diameter Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
DIA
Diameter
Diameter
| Telecom Terms |
DIAMETER
IP based authentication mechanism to perform user authorisation (next generation RADIUS protocol)
IP based authentication mechanism to perform user authorisation (next generation RADIUS protocol)
Diameter Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Diameter
- For the authentication, authorisation, and accounting protocol, see DIAMETER.
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