Meaning & use
latitude
The distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
See it in a sentence
The ship's crew calculated their latitude using the position of the stars.
Cities at similar latitudes can still have very different climates.
A note on using this word
"Latitude" also means freedom to act or make decisions, as in "the manager gave her a lot of latitude."
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Freedom of action, choice, or judgment allowed to someone.
The editor gave the writer considerable latitude in choosing the article's tone.
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