Reticle

Quick meaning: Reticle is a noun meaning A master or template, comprising a pattern of lines and shapes, used in photolithography to create the tiny integrated circuits on a microchip.

Meaning

A master or template, comprising a pattern of lines and shapes, used in photolithography to create the tiny integrated circuits on a microchip.

More Meanings

1. A transparent plate marked with a crosshair, grid, or scale which is used in an optical instrument, etc., to aid in alignment, counting, or measurement of objects being observed; also, the crosshair, grid, or scale on such a plate.
2. (obsolete) Alternative form of reticule (“a little bag”).

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: photomask (broadly synonymous in context)

On the following day Mrs. Kent went into the bed-room; and laid a reticle, which contained the money, upon her bed; and afterwards returned into the sitting-room; leaving the door between that and the bed-room open. After she had remained in the sitting-room about five minutes, she sent Miss S. for the reticle; and it was not to be found.

Word Forms

• reticles

Synonyms for reticle

Depending on context, synonyms include graticule, reticule.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reticule, graticule, grating, crosshairs, ortho, gridding.

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