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standard parallel

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standard parallel [′stan·dərd ′par·ə‚lel]
(mapping)
A parallel on a map or chart along which the scale is as stated for that map or chart.
(geodesy)
The parallel or parallels of latitude used as control lines in the computation of a map projection.


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