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closest point of approach

closest point of approach noun: an estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; abbreviated CPA. The estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision of e.g. two ships.

Noun

closest point of approach (plural closest points of approach)

  1. (navigation) An estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; abbreviated CPA. The estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision of e.g. two ships.

Forms of closest point of approach

pluralclosest points of approach

Questions about closest point of approach

What does closest point of approach mean?
Closest point of approach means an estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; abbreviated CPA. The estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision of e.g. two ships.
What part of speech is closest point of approach?
Closest point of approach is a noun.
What is the plural of closest point of approach?
The plural of closest point of approach is closest points of approach.

Words near closest point of approach in the dictionary

  1. closes up
  2. closes with
  3. closest
  4. closest alligator to the boat
  5. closest alligators to the boat
  6. closest point of approach
  7. closest points of approach
  8. closest to
  9. closest to one's vest
  10. closest to someone's heart
  11. closest to the bone

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