Proximity
1proximity — proximity, propinquity are often used almost interchangeably to denote nearness. Proximity, however, commonly implies simple and often temporary nearness in space; it may be used with reference to either persons or things found in the same… …
2Proximity — Prox*im i*ty, n. [L. proximitas: cf. F. proximit[ e] See {Proximate}, and cf. {Propinquity}, {Approach}.] The quality or state of being next in time, place, causation, influence, etc.; immediate nearness, either in place, blood, or alliance.… …
3Proximity — bzw. Wortabstand bezeichnet im Information Retrieval den Abstand, den zwei Wörter in einem Text haben. Funktionsweise Mithilfe von Proximity Operatoren (Wortabstandsoperatoren) kann bei einer Suchanfrage eingeschränkt werden, wie weit entfernt… …
4Proximity — est un thriller américain réalisé par Scott Ziehl en 2001. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution 4 Lien externe …
5proximity — prox·im·i·ty /präk si mə tē/ n: the quality or state of being proximate Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. proximity …
6proximity — late 15c., from M.Fr. proximité nearness (14c.), from L. proximitatem (nom. proximitas) nearness, vicinity, from proximus nearest, superlative of prope near (see PROPINQUITY (Cf. propinquity)). Proximal is first recorded 1727 …
7proximity — [n] nearness to something adjacency, appropinquity, closeness, concurrence, contiguity, contiguousness, immediacy, juxtaposition, propinquity, togetherness; concept 747 Ant. distance, remoteness …
8proximity — ► NOUN ▪ nearness in space, time, or relationship …
9proximity — [präk sim′ə tē] n. [MFr proximité < L proximitas < proximus: see PROXIMATE] the state or quality of being near; nearness in space, time, etc …
10proximity — n. 1) close proximity 2) proximity to 3) in proximity to (in close proximity to the scene of the crime) * * * [prɒk sɪmɪtɪ] close proximity proximity to in proximity to (in close proximity to the scene of the crime) …
