CEFR C1

collimate

adjective

Meaning

Made parallel, especially to bring the axes of optical components into alignment.

Examples

The lasers were carefully collimated to ensure they hit the same target.
After adjusting the mirrors, the light beams were perfectly collimated.

Synonyms: aligned, parallel, focused

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collimate (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlɪmeɪtɪd/

Definition

Made parallel, especially to bring the axes of optical components into alignment.

Examples

The lasers were carefully collimated to ensure they hit the same target.
After adjusting the mirrors, the light beams were perfectly collimated.
The scientist spent hours ensuring the optical instruments were properly collimated.

How to Use collimate

collimated light (collocation): Light rays that are parallel to each other. — "The device produces collimated light for precise illumination."
collimated beam (collocation): A beam of light or particles traveling in parallel paths. — "A narrow, collimated beam was directed at the target."
collimated optics (collocation): Optical components that are precisely aligned to be parallel. — "The performance of the instrument depends on its collimated optics."

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