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IED #3
Lesson 1.4 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| accuracy | the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; precision; exactness |
| annotate | to add explanatory notes to |
| assembly drawing | a drawing that shows the various parts of an item when assembled |
| computer-aided design | the use of a computer to assist in the process of designing a part, circuit, building, etc. |
| cube | a regular solid having six congruent square faces |
| design brief | a written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints |
| design statement | a part of design brief that challenges the designer, describes what a design solution should do without describing how to solve the problem, and identifies the degree to which the solution must be executed |
| extrusion | a modeling process that creates a three-dimensional form by defining a closed two-dimensiional shape and a length |
| geometric constraint | constant, non-numerical relationships between the parts of a geometric figure |
| mock-up | a model or replica of a machine or structure for instructional or experimental purpose |
| model | a visual, mathematical, or three-dimensional representation in detail of an object or design, often smaller than the original |
| numeric constraint | a number value, or algebraic equation that is used to control the size or location of a geometric figure |
| origin | a fixed point from which coordinates are measured |
| plane | a flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points would wholly lie |
| prototype | a full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments |
| puzzle | something, such as a game, toy, or problem that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving or assembling |
| scale model | an enlarged or reduced representation of an object that is usually intended for study purposes |
| shape | the two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area, in contrast to three-dimensional form |
| solid | a three-dimensional body or geometric figure |
| solid modeling | a type of 3D CAD modeling that represents the volume of an object, not just its lines and surfaces |
| space | the dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move |
| three-dimensional | having the dimensions of height, width, and depth |
| two-dimensional | having the dimensions of height and width, height and depth, or width and depth only |