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ordinate

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: ordinate

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n
the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
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v
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
3
v
appoint to a clerical posts
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: ordinate
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n the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis

Type of:
Cartesian coordinate
one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes
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v bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation

ordinate similar parts”
Synonyms:
align, coordinate
Types:
misalign
align imperfectly or badly
Type of:
adjust, correct, set
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
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v appoint to a clerical posts

Synonyms:
consecrate, ordain, order
Type of:
enthrone, invest, vest
provide with power and authority
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