distanceanalysis
nounUK /ˈdɪstəns əˈnæləsɪs/
US /ˈdɪstəns əˈnæləsɪs/
Distance analysis is the act of measuring how far apart things are.
The map team did a distance analysis to find the shortest path to the park.
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2. In sports, a study of how far players run during a game.
The coach used distance analysis to see which players ran the most.
3. In science, a way to compare how far apart stars or planets are.
Astronomers did a distance analysis of the two galaxies.
4. In business, a check of how far goods must travel to reach customers.
The company's distance analysis showed that a new warehouse would save money.