fiducial
/fɪˈduːʃəl/
adjective
- Used as a standard of reference or comparison, especially in science or measurement.
- The surveyor placed a fiducial marker on the hill to help with mapping.
- In the experiment, the laser beam was aligned with a fiducial point on the wall.
- The telescope uses a fiducial line in the eyepiece to measure star positions.
- Based on trust or faith, especially in a legal or financial context.
- The contract was fiducial, relying on the honesty of both parties.
- Their relationship was fiducial, built on mutual confidence rather than written rules.
- The court recognized the fiducial nature of the agreement between the partners.