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latitude

/ˈlætɪˌtuːd/  ·  say it: LAT·uh·tood

freedom to act within limits

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1. (noun) the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees

2. (noun) freedom to do or think what you want without being limited or controlled

Examples

• 1. The latitude of New York City is about 41 degrees north.
• 2. Teachers are given considerable latitude in choosing their teaching methods.

Nearby in Nuance & Precision

variable, constant, margin, leeway, tolerance, discrepancy