radius
ˈreɪdiəs
radii
radius: length of a line from center to edge
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Definition of radius - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.length of a line from center to edgeTECH.
  • Measure the radius to find the circle's size.
line segment
2.
medicalTECH.one of the two forearm bones in humansTECH.
  • He broke his radius during the fall..
ulna
3.
technologyTECH.radial part like a wheel spokeTECH.
  • Each radius supports the wheel's structure.
shaft spoke
4.
transportationTECH.operational limit of a vehicleTECH.
  • The ship's radius determines its travel range.
extent range reach
5.
entomologyTECH.vein in an insect's wingTECH.
  • The radius helps support the insect's wing.
alula
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  • radius: length of a line from center to edge
    length of a line from center to edge

Expressions with radius

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maximum distance a vehicle or vessel can travel from its base
The submarine's radius of action was limited by its battery capacity..
rod connecting wheel and frame in vehicles
The radius arm needs replacement to improve the car's handling.
distance from the center of curvature to a curve point
The radius of curvature at this point is 5 centimeters.
length from rotation line giving equal turning resistance as the whole body
The engineer computed the radius of gyration for the beam about its center.
smallest radius a cable can be bent without damage
Ensure the cable meets the minimum bending radius during installation.
distance from center where series converges
The radius of convergence is 3 for this series.

Origin of radius

Latin, radius (ray, spoke)

Terms with radius included in their meaning

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mathematics
equation defining a curve using radius and angle
trigonometry
circle centered at the origin with radius one
polaradj.
mathematics
related to a coordinate system using radius and angle
radialadj.
medical
relating to the radius bone
measurement
radius of circle containing measurement errors
medical
wrist injury with dorsal displacement of the radius
gear
difference between pitch circle radius and root circle radius
mathematics
states that a circle can be drawn with any center and radius

Examples of radius in a sentence

  • Calculate the radius to determine the area.
  • The X-ray showed a fracture in the radius.
  • The radius connects to the wrist joint.
  • The radius of the fan helps it spin evenly.
  • Engineers examined the radius for structural integrity.
  • The ferry has a radius of 300 nautical miles.

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  1. French:rayon, radius, ...
  2. German:Radius, Speiche, ...
  3. Italian:raggio, radio, ...
  4. Spanish:radio, barra radial, ...
  5. Portuguese:raio, rádio, ...
  6. Chinese:半径, 桡骨, ...
  7. Japanese:半径, 橈骨, ...
  8. Arabic:نِصْف القُطْر, كَعبَرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָדִיוּס, חִישּׁוּר, ...
  10. Russian:радиус, лучевая кость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:радіус, променева кістка, ...
  12. Hindi:त्रिज्या, त्रिज्या हड्डी, ...
RADIUS
/ˈreɪdiəs/

Definition of RADIUS - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: Remote Authentication Dial-In User ServiceTECH.service for checking who can use a networkTECH.
  • The company uses RADIUS for secure network access.
  • RADIUS is essential for managing user credentials.
  • Many ISPs rely on RADIUS for authentication.
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Origin of RADIUS

Latin radius (ray, spoke)

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  1. French:RADIUS, ...
  2. German:RADIUS, ...
  3. Italian:RADIUS, ...
  4. Spanish:RADIUS, ...
  5. Portuguese:RADIUS, ...
  6. Chinese:RADIUS, ...
  7. Japanese:RADIUS, ...
  8. Arabic:خِدمَة التَحقُق البَعيد لِوُصول الشَبَكَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁירוּת אִימוּת מִשְׁתַּמְּשִׁים לִגִּישָׁה מֵרָחוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:RADIUS, ...
  11. Ukrainian:RADIUS, ...
  12. Hindi:रेडियस, ...
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