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- a two-dimensional graphic representation of an object in which the projecting lines are at right angles to the plane of the projection.Also called orthogonal projection.Compare isometric(def 5).
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- engineering the method used in engineering drawing of projecting views of the object being described, such as plan, elevation, side view, etc, at right angles to each other
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- a style of engineering drawing in which true dimensions are represented as if projected from infinity on three planes perpendicular to each other, avoiding the effects of perspective
- a type of zenithal map projection in which the area is mapped as if projected from infinity, with resulting distortion of scale away from the centre