What is another word for azimuth?
Pronunciation: [ˈazɪmˌʌθ] (IPA) 
Azimuth is a word used in astronomy and navigation to describe the angular distance between an object and true north measured clockwise around the horizon. Synonyms for azimuth that can be used interchangeably include bearing, course, direction, and orientation. Bearing refers to the direction of a point in relation to another point. Course is used to describe the path a vessel takes in relation to a set course on a map. Direction refers to the path or route someone or something takes. Orientation denotes the position of an object concerning the cardinal directions, while azimuth refers to the angle with respect to the observer's vantage point from which something is viewed.
