Definition of Collimation

1. Noun. The accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope.

Generic synonyms: Adjustment, Readjustment, Registration
Derivative terms: Collimate

Definition of Collimation

1. n. The act of collimating; the adjustment of the line of the sights, as the axial line of the telescope of an instrument, into its proper position relative to the other parts of the instrument.

Definition of Collimation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Collimation

1. The operation of controlling a beam of radiation so that if the light source were a point, the light rays would become parallel. The total bundle of rays diverge as the source size increases. (05 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Collimation

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colligative properties
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collimation (current term)
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Collinsia
collinsias

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