angles

Noun

angle (plural angles)

1. A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
   • the angle between lines A and B
2. The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
   • The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees.
3. A corner where two walls intersect.
   • an angle of a building
4. A change in direction.
   • The horse took off at an angle.

   Synonyms:

   swerve

5. A viewpoint; a physical position to observe something.
6. A point of view; a perspective of thought.
   • For example, if I was trying to repitch an idea to a producer who had already turned it down, I would say something like, "I remember you said you didn't like my idea because there was no women's angle. Well, here's a great one that both of us must have missed during our first conversation."2005, Adams Media, Adams Job Interview Almanac, page 299

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