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latitude

/ˈlætɪtjuːd/
lat · i · tude ˈlæt · ɪ · tjuːd
English Definition
n. Freedom and scope; leeway
中文释义
纬度；自由，回旋余地
Significado en Español
latitud, libertad
한국어 뜻
위도, 자유
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vĩ độ, tự do
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Example Sentence

The manager gave his team considerable latitude.

经理给了他的团队相当大的自由度。

Synonyms
freedom leeway scope
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
lat (broad, side) + tude → latitude, degree of freedom.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “latitude” as used in the following sentence: “The captain gave his crew significant latitude in deciding the best course to take.”

  1. A freedom
  2. B distance
  3. C angle
  4. D height
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A — freedom. “latitude” means n. Freedom and scope; leeway

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her generous boss gave her plenty of ______ to run the project her own way.

  1. A restriction
  2. B limit
  3. C control
  4. D latitude
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D — latitude. “latitude” means n. Freedom and scope; leeway

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Common questions about “latitude”

What does “latitude” mean?

latitude — n. Freedom and scope; leeway. In Chinese: 纬度；自由，回旋余地.

How do you pronounce “latitude”?

latitude is pronounced /ˈlætɪtjuːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: lat · i · tude.

How do you use “latitude” in a sentence?

The manager gave his team considerable latitude. (经理给了他的团队相当大的自由度。)

What are synonyms for “latitude”?

freedom, leeway, scope — all close in meaning to latitude (n. Freedom and scope; leeway).

Is “latitude” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. latitude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “latitude”?

lat (broad, side) + tude → latitude, degree of freedom.

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