Definition of reticle
: a scale on transparent material (as in an optical instrument) used especially for measuring or aiming
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The reticle features marks for quickly estimating range to target, compensating for bullet drop and accounting for wind shift.
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Ammunition counts and targeting reticles are stamped into your virtual mind's eye, and peripheral vision is replaced by red semicircles and dinky little grenade icons pointing to incoming threats.
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Origin and Etymology of reticle
Latin reticulum small net
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First Known Use: circa 1731
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