rectangular coordinate system
nounUK /rɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə kəʊˈɔːdɪnət ˈsɪstəm/
US /rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr koʊˈɔːrdənət ˈsɪstəm/
A way to find any spot on a flat surface using two numbers that tell how far to go across and how far to go up.
On the map, the rectangular coordinate system helped us find the treasure at (3, 5).
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2. A grid used in video games to place characters and objects at exact positions.
The game uses a rectangular coordinate system to know where each player stands.
3. A method in math for drawing graphs of equations with x and y values.
She plotted the line y = 2x + 1 on the rectangular coordinate system.
4. A system used in robotics to tell a machine where to move on a flat table.
The robot arm moved to the point (10, 20) in its rectangular coordinate system.