multiaxial

/ˌmʌltiˈæksiəl/
adjective
  1. Having or involving multiple axes (lines around which something rotates or is arranged).
    • Engineers designed a multiaxial testing machine to measure strength from different angles.
    • The telescope's multiaxial mount allows it to track stars across the sky.
    • The robot arm uses a multiaxial joint to move in many directions.
  2. Relating to or using more than one axis of measurement or classification.
    • The survey employed a multiaxial rating scale to capture different aspects of customer satisfaction.
    • The psychologist used a multiaxial diagnostic system to evaluate the patient's condition.
    • In geography, a multiaxial map projection shows distances more accurately in several directions.
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