anchor point

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anchor point

[′aŋ·kər ‚pȯint]

(mathematics)

Either of the two end points of a Bézier curve.

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We first draw the bow with our eyes closed and find an anchor point that's comfortable and repeatable.

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The application of the MIB-T anchor point concept in the KTO must be resilient enough to operate in a degraded communications environment, flexible enough to support the speed of maneuver beyond shaping operations, and sufficiently adaptable to mitigate a delay in the deployment of global response forces or regionally aligned forces due to adversary antiaccess/area denial operations.

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"Because the grass roots have this anchor point, it causes a proliferation of root growth and that gives greater strength to the pitch," he said.

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"That itself would create an anchor point for the regeneration of the wider North Liverpool area and would be a fantastic destination in its own right."

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Per the standard approach, Tunisia's anchor point is being lowered to Ba3, which is equal to the sovereign bond rating, from the previous level of A1.

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"Rebranded as Anchor Point, planned upgrades will ensure that the property continues to provide a truly unique Class A housing alternative to more traditional communities located in Stamford's South End and central business district," adds Nolletti.

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long, 2,000-lb.-tested steel security cable secures the safe to any sturdy mounting surface by attaching to the 1/8-inch steel security cable anchor point. The inside is lined with low-density foam to protect the contents, while compression bumpers keep the lid vibration-free when closed.

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Caption: Namibia's grand dame of international relations, Hon Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah forms the anchor point (centre front) of this group of SADC ministers who have converged on Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe for technical meetings preceding the Heads of State summit which starts this weekend.

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Without a firm anchor point, the release hand's position can shift, altering alignment of the chosen pin inside the peep.

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She notes that with today's hybrid life-LTC products, the anchor point is still life insurance.

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"Each cycle needs to be fixed to an anchor point within a garage or shed using a suitable lock and chain and a bike alarm should be considered when storing cycles."