latitude

/ˈlætɪtud/
noun
  1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
    • The city of Quito is located near zero degrees latitude.
    • Ships use latitude and longitude to navigate across the ocean.
    • As you move to higher latitudes, the climate gets colder.
  2. Freedom to act or think in a way that is not too restricted.
    • The new policy allows more latitude for creative solutions.
    • The teacher gave students a lot of latitude in choosing their research topics.
    • Managers have some latitude to set their own team schedules.
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