latitude

noun

ˈla-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce latitude (audio)
Definition of latitudenext
1
as in slack
an allowable margin of freedom or variation the regulations regarding the pasteurization of dairy products don't allow for much latitude

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2
as in freedom
the right to act or move freely the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals

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Recent Examples of latitude The city has also enabled the company in other ways, providing latitude on permitting and neighborhood maintenance. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 Record the latitude and longitude whey any pythons were found, and be sure to take lots of photos to provide conservationists. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 While it is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere where the radiant point in the constellation Aquarius climbs high in the sky, observers in low northern latitudes can often catch a decent show as well. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Why does North Platte, Nebraska, hit triple digits more frequently than Pittsburgh, despite both being at the same latitude? — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for latitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latitude
  1. slack
  2. freedom
  3. leeway
  4. authorization
  5. power
  6. authority
Noun
  • Creator, co-showrunner, writer/executive producer Jonathan Trooper never allows the series to go slack.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Today, more people have returned to work, and productivity tools like AI are taking up some slack.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of slack
Noun
  • The two enjoyed a reliable income and the feeling of freedom on the water.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Nearly 30 percent of Americans are employed in gig work, which promises flexibility and freedom but is more commonly defined by a lack of steady hours and the need to constantly be on call.
    — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of freedom
Noun
  • Both are comedies, which are inherently less expensive than dramas and thus enjoy more leeway with renewal decisions.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • Anyone speaking on camera under those circumstances, having given so much on the pitch, deserves a significant amount of leeway.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of leeway
Noun
  • Volvo was recently given an authorization by the Commerce Department to continue doing business in the States despite being owned by Chinese conglomerate Geely; its sister brand Polestar was strangely not so lucky.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 July 2026
  • The impending removal of deportation protections and work authorization under Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants has worried many in South Florida.
    — Austin Horn July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of authorization
Noun
  • Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia reported raising alarms or fending off Iranian attacks, as Kuwait said another power and water desalination plant was hit.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The strikes injured several people at the oil facility and caused a fire at the desalination plant, forcing several power generation units offline.
    — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • Flock has previously denied contracts with ICE or other immigration authorities and has said customers can give data access to certain agencies, depending on local or state laws.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Fuselier was charged with evading arrest early on Tuesday, July 14, as authorities gathered more evidence for additional charges, police said.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of authority

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