geometric shape

collocation in English

meaningsofgeometricandshape

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geometric
adjective
uk
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/us
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/
A geometric pattern or arrangement is made up of shapes such as squares, triangles, ...
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shape
noun
uk
/ʃeɪp/us
/ʃeɪp/
the particular physical form or appearance ...
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(Definition ofgeometricandshapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The term "possible" indicates that the restrictions imposed by the actuators and/or by thegeometricshapeof the platform links are verified.
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It is to be defined by the end user according to thegeometricshapeof the end effector.
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For example, closed polygons may be used to represent thegeometricshapeor pattern of a layout.
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Objects, which are considered temporal, have spatial attributes to describe theirgeometricshape, their relationship with other objects and their size.
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The task is further complicated for sensing-system models that are highly nonlinear, and when the vehicle has a nontrivialgeometricshape.
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Once the corresponding spaces of each of the matching layouts have been defined,geometricshapematching then is applied to each of these corresponding spaces.
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Then we generally wish to smooth the complicated surface while preserving itsgeometricshapefeature as much as possible.
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As the star ting steps of the generalization, we have finished developing the tools for topological pattern-matching and the combined topological pattern andgeometricshapematching of layouts.
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It is important to observe that this transformation does not change thegeometricshapeand geometric properties of the manifold, but only the position in the kinematic image space.
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On the other hand, when it comes to packaging sizes and thegeometricshapeof agricultural products, we need to take a sensible approach.
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The corresponding polycube, called a tetracube, is ageometricshapecomposed of four cubes connected orthogonally.
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Irregular tessellations can also be made from other shapes such as pentagons, polyominoes and in fact almost any kind ofgeometricshape.
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Itsgeometricshapeconsists of 4 annexed multiplex buildings that include exhibition halls, restaurant, caf, artshop and a small theater.
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By the 1970s work was almost totally abstract and focused ongeometricshapeand colour.
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A figure 8 is the common name of ageometricshape, often used in the context of sports, such as skating.
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Its curved lines, inclined arches and virtual absence of right angles make thegeometricshapeof the bridge very sophisticated.
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The verygeometricshapegives it sturdiness, shear resistance, compact structure and the capacity to absorb energy equally from all directions.
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If ageometricshapecan be used as a prototile to create a tessellation, the shape is said to "tessellate" or to "tile the plane".
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The properties of strength, flexibility and elasticity can also be magnified or diminished through thegeometricshapeand design of the final product.
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The building has an unusualgeometricshapewhere not one panel is parallel to any grid.
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