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Definition of theodolite

theodolite

/θiˈɑːdəˌlaɪt/
the · od · o · lite
Plural:theodolites
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theodolite Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A precision optical instrument used primarily in surveying, engineering, and meteorology to measure angles in the horizontal and vertical planes.

Example

"The surveyor carefully leveled the theodolite on its tripod before measuring the elevation of the proposed highway."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1571 by English mathematician Leonard Digges as 'theodelitus', though its exact linguistic origins remain obscure and heavily debated among etymologists.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Theodolite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/theodolite
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