latitude

noun

ˈla-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce latitude (audio)
Definition of latitudenext
1
as in slack
an allowable margin of freedom or variation the regulations regarding the pasteurization of dairy products don't allow for much latitude

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2
as in freedom
the right to act or move freely the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of latitude Beyond any of the sociocultural flotsam and jetsam, hanging out with your crush on a lake at a northern latitude both softens and distills all the brain-stem-deep associations with what summer means. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 In the Northern Hemisphere, point the telescope mount roughly north and set the mount’s tilt to match your location's latitude, using Polaris, the North Star, as a rough guide to true north. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026 That distinction between elevation and latitude is an important one. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 As the seasons change and the Northern Hemisphere starts tilting away from the sun, the northern latitudes lose daylight much faster than southern latitudes. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
  1. slack
  2. freedom
  3. leeway
  4. authorization
  5. power
  6. authority
Noun
  • Keep in mind that nets with too much slack and stretch won’t hold onto belongings securely.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • My favorite polished look is still very comfortable and includes a pair of slacks, a knit blazer, and simple ballet flats.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • In fact, the Book of Exodus is his jam here, focusing on Moses (Christian Bale), his close connection to Egyptian pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton) and Moses' effort to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to freedom.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The International Press Institute, a nonprofit that aims to protect media freedom, recorded 26 incidents of attacks and threats in the five months to March.
    — Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of freedom
Noun
  • Lawmakers said lower wholesale prices could create more leeway for Kenya Power to cut consumer rates without damaging its finances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Male actors seem to be given more leeway than female stars to display bigger personalities without the public turning on them.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • Alongside earnings back in May, Nvidia announced an $80 billion buyback authorization and a quarterly dividend increase to 25 cents per share from 1 cent.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The authorization vote does not mean educators will begin striking yet.
    — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorization
Noun
  • The park still doesn’t have power, internet or phone lines after Lala swept by last week, and many of its employees are still recovering from the storm.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • On Monday, shortly after authorities began downgrading some mandatory evacuation orders to warnings around Somersett, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said people were already venturing too far into dangerous wildlands.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The fourth person, who's at large, has not yet been identified by authorities.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of authority

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