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bessel method

Bes·sel meth·od
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bes-uh l meth-uh d]
    • /ˈbɛs əl ˈmɛθ əd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bes-uh l meth-uh d]
    • /ˈbɛs əl ˈmɛθ əd/

Definition of bessel method words

  • noun bessel method a method of ascertaining position by the use of a map showing prominent features of the terrain and enabling one to sight through them to obtain a fix. 1
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Origin of bessel method

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; named after F. W. Bessel

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Parts of speech for Bessel method

noun
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bessel method popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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