basic geometry

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meaningsofbasicandgeometry

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basic
adjective
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/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/
simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something ...
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geometry
noun[U]
uk
/dʒiˈɒm.ə.tri/us
/dʒiˈɑː.mə.tri/
the area of mathematics relating to the study of space and the relationships between points, lines, curves, ...
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(Definition ofbasicandgeometryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As with thebasicgeometryabove, implementing intersection algorithms for two polygons earlier in the course serves as another useful programming exercise.
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Thisbasicgeometryis incorporated in a computer procedure that determines the shape for the quadripartite vault.
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Now we are going to determine new locations for the centre-points of the arcs using somebasicgeometry.
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Thebasicgeometryis the same as in the absence of corner layers but the details depend on the reflected wave.
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Inbasicgeometrythe primary element is considered to be the point, a type of nucleus that is characterised by one-dimensional immobility but has an inherent potential for motion.
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They mass-produced weights in regular geometrical shapes, which included hexahedra, barrels, cones, and cylinders, thereby demonstrating knowledge ofbasicgeometry.
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Inevitably some problems will be found in the course of this that force compromises to be made with thebasicgeometryof the suspension.
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Somebasicgeometryis needed to find the center of a 5-bolt pattern.
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The north wall was first completed so as to establish thebasicgeometry.
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These postulates are all based onbasicgeometrythat can be confirmed experimentally with a scale and protractor.
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Thebasicgeometryof a countersink (cutter) inherently can be applied to the plunging applications described above (axial feed only) and also to other milling applications (sideways traversal).
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Basicgeometryand graphing may be introduced.
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