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quadrant

Definition

  • noun: one part of something that is evenly divided into four parts
  • noun: an instrument for measuring altitudes consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90 degrees with an index or vernier and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction

Examples

  • Draw two intersecting lines that divide the page into four 'quadrants'.

  • The town is located in the northwest 'quadrant' of the state.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Don't know. I just took my hand off the fibre optics. What is that? - Oh, bugger! - Bugger. Screw thirteen to quadrant four. - Screw fourteen to quadrant three. - Oh, please! It's my map, so I know where they all came from. It's camouflage. (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider