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  1. [measurement, navigation] An object's position or relationship in direction with reference to points of the compass.

  2. [navigation] A technique for orienting a map. Also known as a range estimation.

  3. [data conversion, measurement] The method by which horizontal angle readings for TPS measurements are converted into azimuths.

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