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Definition of Reticle

1. Noun. A network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument.

Definition of Reticle

1. n. A small net.

Definition of Reticle

1. Noun. A grid, network, or crosshatch found in the eyepiece of various optical instruments to aid measurement or alignment ¹

2. Noun. (obsolete) A small net ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Reticle

1. a network of lines in the eyepiece of an optical instrument [n -S]

Medical Definition of Reticle

1. A group of lines, circles, angles, or some other pattern to be used as a measuring reference, as a focusing target, or to define a camera field of view. (05 Aug 1998)

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Literary usage of Reticle

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Geodesy: Including Astronomical Observations, Gravity Measurements, and by George Leonard Hosmer (1919)
"The reticle. In the old style of transit the reticle consisted of several closely spaced vertical spider threads or of lines ruled on glass, ..."

2. Geodesy: Including Astronomical Observations, Gravity Measurements, and by George Leonard Hosmer (1919)
"The hand-driven transit micrometer has now replaced the old style of reticle on the instruments of the United States Coast Survey. In this instrument (Fig. ..."

3. Publications of the Washburn Observatory of the University of Wisconsin by Washburn Observatory, Edward Singleton Holden, John Eugene Davies, George Cary Comstock (1886)
"Ill, page 8, it was said that a second glass reticle was inserted in April 1885. This one is similar to the first in all respects. ..."

4. Publications of the Washburn Observatory of the University of Wisconsin by Washburn Observatory, Edward Singleton Holden (1886)
"WIRE-INTERVALS OF THE (SECOND) GLASS-reticle. In Publications of the Washburn Observatory, vol. Ill, page 8, it was said that a second ..."

5. Publications of the Washburn Observatory of the University of Wisconsin by Washburn Observatory, Edward Singleton Holden (1885)
"... in order that they ^hould apply to Madison. Essentially the same correc- ' ja nas been determined at Albany. WIRE-INTERVALS OF THE GLASS-reticle. ..."

6. A Text-book of Geodetic Astronomy by John Fillmore Hayford (1898)
"The focus for most distinct vision of the reticle lines is what is required. Now direct the telescope to some distant object (at least a mile away, ..."

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