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Noun: coordinate system  kow'or-d(i-)nut 'sis-tum
  1. A system that uses coordinates to establish position
    - frame of reference, reference system, reference frame

Derived forms: coordinate systems

Type of: arrangement, organisation [Brit], organization, system

Encyclopedia: Coordinate system