reference frame

noun

Synonym of frame of reference.

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frame of referencecoordinate systemreference system
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Meanings

nounreference frame (plural reference frames)

plural reference frames

  1. natural sciencesSynonym of frame of reference.

    Synonyms: frame of reference

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of frame of reference.

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frame of reference

More synonyms by meaning

nouna system that uses coordinates to establish position

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coordinate systemframe of referencereference system
Broader
arrangementorganizationorganisation
Also see
coordinate systemframe of referencekeyframe

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APA

reference frame. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20frame

MLA

“reference frame.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20frame. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reference frame,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20frame.

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