reticle

noun ret·i·cle \ ˈre-ti-kəl \

Definition of reticle

: a scale on transparent material (as in an optical instrument) used especially for measuring or aiming

Recent Examples of reticle from the Web

The reticle features marks for quickly estimating range to target, compensating for bullet drop and accounting for wind shift.

— kyle mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "U.S. Marines Are Finally Getting a New Sniper Rifle," 4 Apr. 2018
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.

— erik sofge, Popular Mechanics, "Why 3D Doesn't Work for TV, But Is Great for Gaming: Analysis," 11 Mar. 2010

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