Coordinates

v. arrange in proper order

n. reference point, coordinate point; geographical location

In mathematics and its applications, a coordinate system is a system for assigning an n-tuple of numbers or scalars to each point in an n-dimensional space. "Scalars" in many cases means real numbers, but, depending on context, can mean complex numbers or elements of some other commutative ring. For complicated spaces, it is often not possible to provide one consistent coordinate system for the entire space. In this case, a collection of coordinate systems, called charts, are put together to form an atlas covering the whole space. A simple example (which motivates the terminology) is the surface of the earth.
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Noun
1. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
(synonym) co-ordinate
(hypernym) number
(hyponym) cartesian coordinate
Verb
1. bring order and organization to; "Can you help me organize my files?"
(synonym) organize, organise
(hypernym) arrange, set up
(hyponym) structure
(derivation) coordinator
2. bring into common action, movement, or condition; "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"; "coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues"; "coordinate our efforts"
(hypernym) manage, deal, care, handle
(derivation) coordination
3. be co-ordinated; "These activities co-ordinate well"
(hypernym) meet, fit, conform to
(derivation) coordination
4. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts"
(synonym) align, ordinate
(hypernym) adjust, set, correct
(hyponym) misalign
(derivation) coordination
Adjective
1. of equal importance, rank, or degree
(similar) equal

<mathematics> One member of a tuple of numbers which defines the position of a point in some space. Commonly used coordinate systems have as many coordinates as their are dimensions in the space, e.g. a pair for two dimensions. The most common coordinate system is Cartesian coordinates, probably followed by polar coordinates.
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The intersection of lines of reference, usually expressed in degrees/minutes/seconds of latitude and longitude, used to determine position or location. (FAA4)