fixed reference
[FIKS-d REF-er-ens]
nounpl: fixed references
referência fixa
1. A point, object, or value that remains constant and is used as a basis for comparison, measurement, or orientation
The North Star serves as a fixed reference point for navigation.
A Estrela do Norte serve como uma referência fixa para navegação.
2. In computing and programming, a memory address or pointer that cannot be changed after initialization
The array uses a fixed reference to access its elements efficiently.
O array usa uma referência fixa para acessar seus elementos com eficiência.
3. In surveying and mapping, an established landmark or coordinate used as a standard for measurements
The surveyor used the church steeple as a fixed reference for the property lines.
O topógrafo usou o campanário da igreja como uma referência fixa para os limites da propriedade.
The term 'fixed reference' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly used in surveying (topografia), navigation, programming, and physics courses. The concept is culturally neutral and relates to universal principles of measurement and orientation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
use something as a fixed reference
establish a fixed reference
maintain a fixed reference
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