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   An·gle

   /ˈaNGɡ(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet: "in any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle"
   • ▪ a corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure: "a skylight in the angle of the roof" Similar cornerintersectionpointapexcuspnooknicherecesscrookprojection
   • ▪ slope; a measure of the inclination of two lines or surfaces with respect to each other, equal to the amount that one would have to be turned in order to point in the same direction as the other: "sloping at an angle of 33° to the horizontal" Similar gradientslantinclinationgeometrical relation
   • ▪ a position from which something is viewed or along which it travels or acts, typically as measured by its inclination from an implicit horizontal or vertical baseline: "from this angle Maggie could not see Naomi's face"
   • 2. a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem: "discussing the problems from every conceivable angle" Similar perspectiveway of looking at somethingpoint of viewviewpointstandpointpositionsideaspectslantdirectionapproachoutlooklight
   • ▪ one part of a larger subject, event, or problem: "a prosecutor who downplayed the racial angle"
   • ▪ a bias or point of view: "Zimmer saw the world from an angle that few could understand"
   • 3. each of the four mundane houses (the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth of the twelve divisions of the heavens) that extend counterclockwise from the cardinal points of the compass.
   • 4. angle iron or a similar construction material made of another metal: "the supporting frame is usually of aluminum angle bolted together"

   verb

   • 1. direct or incline at an angle: "he angled his chair so that he could watch her" Similar tiltslantpointdirectaimturn
   • ▪ move or be inclined at an angle: "the cab angled across two lanes and skidded to a stop"
   • ▪ present (information) to reflect a particular view or have a particular focus: "angle your answer so that it is relevant to the job for which you are applying" Similar presentslantgive a particular slant toorientskewdistorttwistbias

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin angulus ‘corner’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.khanacademy.org › math › geometry-homeAngles | Geometry (all content) | Math | Khan Academy

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   Test your understanding of Angles with these NaN questions. In this topic, we will learn what an angle is and how to label, measure and construct them. We will also explore special types of angles.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANGLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the space between two lines or surfaces at the point at which they touch each other, measured in degrees: The interior angles of a square are right angles or angles of 90 degrees. The boat settled into the mud at a 35° angle/at an angle of 35°. at an angle. C1. not horizontal or vertical, but sloping in one direction:

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › angleANGLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. Geometry. the space within two lines or three or more planes diverging from a common point, or within two planes diverging from a common line. the figure so formed.

5. brilliant.org › wiki › anglesAngles | Brilliant Math & Science Wiki

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   Apr 28, 2024 · An angle is a geometric shape formed by the intersection of two line segments, lines, or rays. Angles are a measure of rotational distance as contrasted with linear distance. An angle can also be thought of as a fraction of a circle.

6. www.khanacademy.org › cc-7th-angles › vAngles: introduction (video) | Geometry | Khan Academy

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   Angles: introduction (video) | Geometry | Khan Academy. Google Classroom. About. Transcript. Two rays that share the same endpoint form an angle. Learn about angles and the parts of an angle, like the vertex. Created by Sal Khan. Questions. Tips & Thanks. Want to join the conversation? Log in. Sort by: Top Voted. Kaiakitty7. 12 years ago.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANGLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the space between two lines or surfaces at the point at which they touch each other, measured in degrees: The interior angles of a square are right angles or angles of 90 degrees. The boat settled into the mud at a 35° angle/at an angle of 35°. at an angle. C1. not horizontal or vertical, but sloping in one direction:

8. www.khanacademy.org › math › geometry-homeAngle basics review (article) | Angles | Khan Academy

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   What is an angle? An angle is two rays that share a vertex . Intersecting lines or line segments also form angles. Practice: Identifying an angle. Problem 1. Which of the following figures is an angle? Choose 1 answer: A. B. C. D. Check. Measuring angles. Angles are measured in degrees. The wider an angle is open, the greater its measure.