frame of reference — ► NOUN 1) a set of criteria in relation to which judgements can be made. 2) a system of geometrical axes in relation to which size, position, or motion can be defined … English terms dictionary
Frame of reference — A frame of reference in physics, may refer to a coordinate system or set of axes within which to measure the position, orientation, and other properties of objects in it, or it may refer to an observational reference frame tied to the state of… … Wikipedia
Frame fields in general relativity — In general relativity, a frame field (also called a tetrad or vierbein) is a set of four orthonormal vector fields, one timelike and three spacelike, defined on a Lorentzian manifold that is physically interpreted as a model of spacetime. The… … Wikipedia
frame — n. & v. n. 1 a case or border enclosing a picture, window, door, etc. 2 the basic rigid supporting structure of anything, e.g. of a building, motor vehicle, or aircraft. 3 (in pl.) the structure of spectacles holding the lenses. 4 a human or… … Useful english dictionary
frame — noun 1》 a rigid structure surrounding a picture, door, etc. ↘(frames) a metal or plastic structure holding the lenses of a pair of glasses. ↘the rigid supporting structure of a vehicle, aircraft, or other object. ↘a box like structure … English new terms dictionary
frame of reference — Date: 1897 1. an arbitrary set of axes with reference to which the position or motion of something is described or physical laws are formulated 2. a set of ideas, conditions, or assumptions that determine how something will be approached,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
frame of reference — noun a) a set of assumptions, ideas and standards that form a viewpoint from which philosophical, religious and other ideas may be evaluated b) a set of axes which enable an observer to measure the position and … Wiktionary
frame of reference — 1》 a set of criteria in relation to which judgements can be made. 2》 a system of geometrical axes in relation to which size, position, or motion can be defined. → frame … English new terms dictionary
frame of reference — noun 1. Sociology a set of standards to which individuals or groups refer, and which determine and sanction their behaviour and attitudes, especially in norm formation: *In this manner, and through social interaction, group standards or shared… …
system of axes — koordinačių sistema statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. coordinate system; frame of axes; system of axes vok. Achsenkreuz, n; Koordinatensystem, n rus. координатная система, f; система координат, f pranc. système de coordonnées, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas